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Alternative description in Insert/Edit Image tool isn't working
Hello; We're trying to add/edit the alternative description for images in our courses using the Insert/Edit Image tool, but after the text is added or edited and we click Save and Update, nothing changes. Either the edited text reverts to what was there before or when we add text, nothing is added. We've tried using the…
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Managing Secure Access to Generated Digital Membership Cards on NAS
Hi everyone, I’m currently developing a .NET-based solution and working on a feature for generating user assets dynamically. In this case, the system generates digital membership card files (PDFs with QR codes) that users can access across devices. I’m planning to store these files on a NAS system (TrueNAS), but I’m unsure…
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Merged: Integrating QR-Based Digital Membership Cards with Brightspace LMS
This discussion has been merged.
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Introduction
Hi everyone, My name is Febi, and I am currently enrolled in a skills bridging course. I’m excited to be part of this community and to learn more about how to use Brightspace effectively. I’m hoping to improve my academic skills, especially in areas like communication, digital tools, and time management. I’m also looking…
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Embedding PDFs to display in HTML
Hello, I am trying to embed PDFs in content pages, using creator plus elements like tabs. My issue is that my orgnization has disabled the ability to have browsers open PDFs (Firefox being the lone exception). I can get PDFs to display individually if I upload each using the add existing window drop area, but I have 30-50…
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Create a Link to a video in Media Library to share via email
Hello, we do not use Kaltura, so no Kaltura options will work. I want to share a video I have uploaded to the Media Library via a link that will be sent via email as opart of the course registration email that gets sent out. TYeh video basically shows the user how to get into brightspace from our organization's intra-net.…
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Class progress not displaying?
One of my course facilitators for a particular section is not able to see any available students on the "class progress" tab. She can see all of the students for the section in "class list" but is not able to see anything in "class progress".
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Certificate Credential URL
Does Brightspace issue credential URLs?
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Calendar Tool - More Actions button not visible to some in same role
Hi Weird question- for our Super Admin group, in the Calendar Tool, 2 of us see More Actions drop down menu (has Change Event Visibility, Offset Dates, Import Events, Delete), but 2 of us do not see the More Actions drop down menu in the same course- we only have the Import Events button. We are all Super Admins. Any idea…
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Lock a Topic in Discussions (disable Start a New Thread)
Use case: I want to use a Topic to publish “read‑only” Threads to learners. The Topic shouldn’t show a Start a New Thread button, and learners must be able to view historical threads but not post or reply. Research: I noticed that setting a future Start Date in Edit Topic > Availability hides participation options, but it…
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Course Tool vs Course Management Tool, arethey the same?
Hello, Our organization has been using Brightspace, for about 8 months and when we received our training, there was no training on teh COurse Tool, and looking back at screen shots I took, it did not seem to be a thing at the time. I have been playing around with it after noticing its addition to the update in late 2025,…
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Problems using PUT with /d2l/api/le/(version)/(orgUnitId)/content/modules/(moduleId) endpoint
Hi, I'm trying to use the PUT method with /d2l/api/le/(version)/(orgUnitId)/content/modules/(moduleId) endpoint. According to Brightspace API Reference, the payload shoul be a ContentObjectData, with the following fields: { "Title": <string>, "ShortTitle": <string>, "Type": 0, "ModuleStartDate": <string:UTCDateTime>|null,…
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Has anyone else experienced a change in Vimeo link behaviors?
My Vimeo links used to open automatically when the content item was clicked. Now you have to click the "Open in a new window" button to get to the video. Just opening this page also marks the topic complete and lets them move forward.
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Exclude Course Merchant search results based on keywords
Is there a way to exclude certain Course Merchant search results based on keywords? Alternatively, does the keyword field in the admin interface support Boolean operators (e.g., NOT, -term)? We’re encountering cases where relevant terms in product descriptions cause unwanted or irrelevant courses to appear at the top of…
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Dynamic registration doesn't create a deployment
Any idea what is wrong with the given request? I tried logging a ticket at https://www.d2l.com/support/ but the chat bot in the bottom right seems to be broken and says "connection lost" when I try to submit an email or a chat. Where do I reach out to log a support ticket for the following?…
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Google Analytics Integration
Hi , I was wondering if there is a step by step instruction on how to integrate GA in Brightspace and store the reports collected in Data Lake?
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Welcome Widget
Hi there, All new leaners see a pop up with outdated information when they log in. After lots of research, I have had to enable the welcome widget (which we didnt have before) and still cant find the 'content' to update. Are you able to see on the backend where this content it? Thanks very much!
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New to BrightSpace
Hi All, Here to learn! I've used other LMS (Canvas, and all the many version of Blackboard, in addition to other platforms like articulate/Rise360). Excited to jump into something new. What's everyone's favorite first training/resource to guide course development? Anna
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Generating a course with a Syllabus file to d2l lumi
I’m exploring the AI features in D2L Lumi and I’m wondering if it can generate a full course syllabus. I know Lumi can generate content units, summaries, and practice questions, but I’m not sure if there’s a feature that creates a complete syllabus (course overview, outcomes, grading policy, weekly topics, etc.). Does Lumi…
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Is it possible to customize the pages in Brightspace where students reset their passwords
When a student clicks the 'Forgot your password?' link, they are taken to a page where they are instructed to enter their username so they can be sent a password reset link (see attached screenshot). We're finding our students are entering their email address instead of their assigned username, which is causing confusion.…