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Moodle 2.8: Add a Folder of Files

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Access the Folder Tool

  1. In your course, turn editing on by clicking on the link in the Administration Block or using the drop-down menu connected to the gear icon.
  2. Find the section you want to which you want to add content.
  3. Click on the “+ Add an activity or resource” link. A menu will pop-up on your screen.
  4. Scroll down to the Resources category and choose “Folder” from the list of options.
  5. Click on the “Add” button. This will take you to the Folder Tool settings page.

General Settings

  1. Input the title of the page.
  2. Adding a description is optional.

Add Content

  1. Files: Drag the file from your computer’s desktop or folder and drop it on the blue arrow in the upload box.
  2. OR click on the file button in the corner and choose to get the file from:

    • Upload a file: find the file on your computer.
    • Server files: Find a file you already uploaded to the course.
    • Recent files: Find a file you recently uploaded to the course.
    • URL Downloader: Grab a file from a website using the URL.
  3. Display folder contents: You can choose to display the folder contents on a separate page or on the course main page.
  4. Check the box if you have subfolders and want them to be shown in the expanded form.
  5. Check the box to show the download folder button.

Save and Return to Course

  1. Click on “Save and return to course” to go back to the main course page.

Moodle 2.8: Add a File

Channell C. WalkerLeave a comment

Access the File Tool

  1. In your course, turn editing on by clicking on the link in the Administration Block or using the drop-down menu connected to the gear icon.
  2. Find the section you want to which you want to add content.
  3. Click on the “+ Add an activity or resource” link. A menu will pop-up on your screen.
  4. Scroll down to the Resources category and choose “File” from the list of options.
  5. Click on the “Add” button. This will take you to the File Tool settings page.

General Settings

  1. Input the title of the page.
  2. Adding a description is optional.
  3. Select files: Drag the file from your computer’s desktop or folder and drop it on the blue arrow in the upload box.
  4. OR click on the file button in the corner and choose to get the file from:
    • Upload a file: find the file on your computer.
    • Server files: Find a file you already uploaded to the course.
    • Recent files: Find a file you recently uploaded to the course.
    • URL Downloader: Grab a file from a website using the URL.

Appearance Settings

  1. Display: Choose how you want the file to appear using the drop-down menu:

    • Automatic
    • Embed
    • New Window
    • Force Download
    • Open
    • In pop-up
  2. Check the following boxes if they suit your content:

    • Show size: show the file size.
    • Show type: Show the file type.
    • Show upload/modified date
  3. If you choose to do a pop-up window, you can input the width and height of the window in pixels. Here are some predetermined measurements:

    • Small Square: 2”x 2” = 600 x 600 pixels
    • Small Horizontal Rectangle: 3” x 2” = 900 x 600 pixels
    • Medium Square: 4” x 4” = 1200 x 1200 pixels
    • Medium Horizontal Rectangle: 6” x 4” = 1800 x 1200 pixels
    • Large Square: 6” x 6” = 1800 x 1800 pixels
    • Large Horizontal Rectangle: 9” x 6” = 2700 x 1800 pixels
  4. Use filters on file content: Filter the types of files between “All files” and “HTML files.”

Save and Return to Course

  1. Click on “Save and return to course” to go back to the main course page.