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How to delete unused files and images from Manage Files database
As I update my course and bring it forward from term to term, I'm probably storing a lot of images that are no longer embedded in lesson material. Is there a way to see where each item in the Manage Files library is being used in the course material? Or a filter to show which items are not currently used so I can delete…
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fix page not found error
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How can my Akindi software get my students' names, ID numbers and email addresses from Brightspace?
I think Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) is paying for all of its professors to use Akindi.com software to grade exams. I wish Brightspace communicated better with Akindi.
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MIDI files
We have a robust Music Industry Careers, Management, etc. department at my institution and they have asked about how to upload MIDI files into Brightspace. I don't see it as a supported file type anywhere and was curious about what others may be doing to support these types of courses.
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Is there a way to schedule the exact date and time when Modules appear to students?
Hi, Is there a way to get around the need to manually switch Modules (e.g. Weekly Content) from Hidden to Visible? In other words, is there a setting allowing instructors to schedule the exact date and time when a Module becomes Visible to students? Thanks for your help! Ron
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Media Library Privacy
Hello, I am a learner and I have the ability to record audio/video for the Media Library. I just wanted to make sure this was private to me (/the administrator) and that it won't be shared with my classmates/instructor? Thank you! Kathleen
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Cannot overwrite files anymore!
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…
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Anyone else getting reports of issues with replacing files?
I received the following from an instructor. Does this sound familiar to anyone? When replacing a file with the same name, new file won't show if same name
. Fix for now is to rename file with name different from original. Example: A.pdf, replace with A1.pdf and it will show
. My guess is that there is some caching issue…
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New Experience - SCORM Object Displaying Layout
Hello D2L community, I would like to ask if there is a workaround of the issue with the displaying of a SCORM (2004, 2nd ed) Object in a new experience configuration. The main point for us to use the new experience for learners was to make videos in a full-screen mode available. However, placing the SCORM object as an…
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Submission file type changed after upload
I've had a strange experience wherein I uploaded a .dwg file (as a submitted assignment), then a .dxf file in the same assignment. I then deleted (moved to the trash bin) the .dwg file on the computer. I left both files on Brightspace. When I next looked at Brightspace, both were listed as .dxf files. Can anyone tell me…
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Maximum size of a course shell and a file in Corporate Learning Management System
Hello! I have a question regarding to the Corporate Learning Management System. May I know the maximum file size of i) a course shell and ii) a file inside the course shell? Thank you very much!
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I have three Brightspace courses that don't seem to be editable. Why is that?
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Failed to fetch error
Hello, I used to be able to open and read d2L files as page format, then suddenly I can't read the file as page format and have to either view as text or download the file because it keeps telling me "PDF loading error: failed to fetch" even though I was trying to open PowerPoint slides or docx. files and also pdf. files.…
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API Resumable uploads saving step returns HTTP:500
Hi, I've gone through the documentation and a couple discussion here, but I have not been able to complete the final file saving step. Acquiring the upload key: Gives me a location - which contains the key then using that we post the file: And finally we save it to the folder - this breaks :( Thank you, Corné
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How to Preview Image Files in Manage Files
When I click on an image file name in Manage Files, it always downloads the file instead of showing a preview. I have tried multiple browsers, turned off extensions, and even confirmed that other colleagues at my organization are having the same experience. My question is how can I preview the image file without…
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What permissions determine which items show up in the menus?
I've been updating role permissions and noticed some odd behavior. See Groups and See Sections permissions cause the Groups and Sections links to appear in the Course Admin page, but not in the Course Admin dropdown menu. What controls them in the menu? Similarly, See Organization Files does not cause Organization Files to…
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Module subfolders not working
Until recently, I was able to group my content into this pattern (using module/lesson folders) - Module 1, Week 1, Lesson 1. This is working up to Module 4, Week 14, Lesson…. At Week 14 my Content Builder stops transferring to the Content page, AND I'm no longer able to set up a module with subfolder/lessons Please see…
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File management
Question about file management and version control. Can I assume that when I copy a course, it also makes a copy of the pdfs within that course? If that is true, is there a way to avoid that, so that there is one pdf associated with a dept? Is there version control so that if I update that pdf, I can make sure that all…
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Why can I Only view images from insert stuff > course files menu?
I have to go to insert quick link, then course files and I can see all of my files, pdf's, word documents, images, etc. However, when I click insert stuff > course files I am only able to see/select image files. I don't know what content experience I am getting.
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Brightspace Sharepoint
We use a content repository on Sharepoint to host our files like the course syllabus, assignment descriptions and so fort. When we use the share link from these resources and use the option Create new —> Add link and then want to show the file directly (that's without opening a new window/tab) the file isn't shown.…