Cannot overwrite files anymore!

Mary.S.6991

Hello!

Last fall, I was able to upload a file with the same name and could choose whether to replace the file with this new one or upload as a copy. This feature is not there anymore, and it is SUCH A HASSLE. I have to delete the old file, upload the new file, and then relink any linked documents in D2L.

Has this feature been removed? Do I need to change a setting? Please help!

Thank you

Pilar.M.32

Hello @Mary.S.6991,

Thank you for contacting the Brightspace Community with your question. 

Regarding your question, I am not entirely sure about the process you followed before, but I have found an article that might be helpful for updating files in Brightpace. Please review the following steps:

1. From your course navbar, click Content.
2. From the table of contents, select the .PDF, Word, .PPT, or image file you want to replace.
3. Click the Options menu and then select, Edit.
4. Click Replace.
5. Select the updated file you want to add from your computer, course files, or a public file.
6. Click Add.

The selected file is replaced.

https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/3681-add-and-organize-learning-materials-in-the-new-content-experience-lessons#replace-uploaded-files-in-the-new-content-experience-lessons

I hope this information is helpful.

Pilar Medina Norena

Learning Administration Manager

Mary.S.6991

Pilar,

Thank you! It doesn't work quite the way you mentioned, but I was able to extrapolate. I have no options menu or edit/replace. I can click "change file" if I click "edit properties in place."

Can you let me know how to choose "Options."

That helps SO MUCH!!!

Pilar.M.32

Hello @Mary.S.6991,

I am glad to hear that the information was helpful. 

It seems you might be using the Old Experience Content. You can follow these steps instead:

1. From your course navbar, click Content.
2. From the table of contents, select the .PDF, Word, .PPT, or image file you want to replace.
3. Click the contextual menu next to the file and click View Topic.
4. Once the file is open, Click the contextual menu next to the title and select Change File.
5. Select the updated file you want to add from your computer, course files, or a public file.
6. Click Update.

The selected file is replaced.

I hope this information is helpful.

Pilar Medina Norena

Learning Administration Manager

Mary.S.6991

Thanks, Pilar! This is fabulous. I'll be passing along this help to all of my colleagues!