Add Files to a Document Library

The file manager on the Maintain Document Libraries screen can be used to add files and folders to the a document library, which are then available to use in branding or to provide common reference materials.  Materials specific to a course are best loaded to the course via the file manager on the Maintain Learning Resources screen.

To add files, go to Resources > Maintain Document Libraries, and create or edit a library.

On the library's toolbar, click the File Manager button.

The File Manager pop-out box will appear.

Create a New Folder

To create new sub-folders, right-click on the existing top folder and select New Folder.

Type the name of the new folder in the text box and click OK.

The folder will appear in the tree in the left panel and also display details in the right panel.

Upload a File

On the File Manager screen, select the folder to which you wish to upload a file and click the Upload button in the toolbar.

The Upload a File screen will appear.

Click the Select button and navigate to the file on your hard drive or the network.

Once uploaded, the file will appear in the right panel.

Open, Delete, or Rename a File

Once the file is uploaded, you can open, delete, or rename it in the File Manager.  To do so, right-click on the file.

The context menu lets you:

Open in Browser Window
This option opens the file. You may also double-click on the file name to open it.
New Folder
This option lets you create a new sub-folder under the current active folder.
Rename
This option lets you assign a new name to the file.
Delete
This option deletes the file (when prompted, click OK).

Open, Delete, or Rename a Folder

The same actions can be taken on a folder. Right-click on the folder.

 

Context Menu Options include:

New Folder
This option allows you to create a new sub-folder under the current active folder.
Rename
Select Rename to assign a new name to the folder.
Delete
Click Delete ro remove the file (when prompted, click OK).

NOTE:  This function only works in the left list panel.

Browse the Document Library

In addition to access via the Maintain Document Library screen, users can browse the document library contents by clicking the Document Manager icon on the Rich Text Editor toolbar.

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