File Manager - Macintosh (WebDAV)

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Upload files with WebDAV (Macintosh)

Overview WebDAV is the preferred file upload method for individuals wishing to have a "drag and drop" interface for file upload and management. WebDAV does require additional setup and may need to be refreshed from time to time due to connection instability. But if you have a lot of files to upload and work with, you may prefer this method. File Recommendation Our recommendation is to use either HTML or PDF formatted documents to deliver your materials to your students. HTML files are native to the web, and many applications can save out as a Web Page/HTML option. PDF files are less confusing than documents in their original format such as Word or Excel for students to view and/or download from your site. These file types will reduce the time required in supporting your students with download issues. A PDF Creation Tutorial is available for installing the free Microsoft Office 2007 PDF plug-in. This tutorial also references other free and pay-for PDF solutions. For more information on this, please review Deliver Files. WARNING: Avoid using special characters ( @ # % & ; ) in filenames and titles. If you have questions about Web Folders, WebDAV, or Zip files, please contact the CTI at (208) 885-2121 or cti@uidaho.edu.

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WebDAV allows you to "drag and drop" files from your Macintosh computer into your course File Manager. Troubleshooting Tip: If you experience problems uploading or downloading files using WebDAV, try deleting your connection and then rebuilding it. If you continue to experience problems, try one of the other methods of managing files listed on this Web page. Login to your Blackboard Course Under the Build Tab, click on File Manager Click on the ActionLinks icon next to File Manager and select WebDAV info. Press Command-C to copy the WebDAV URL address displayed (Example: https://www.blackboard.uidaho.edu/webct/webdav/11111111/0000000001) Click OK to close the window. From the Finder, click on the Go menu at the top. Select Connect to Server. Press Command-V to paste the WebDAV URL address you copied earlier. Click Connect. Enter your Blackboard User Name and Password. Click OK. Your course site should now appear on the desktop. Double click on your course site folder to Open it. This will display the content inside of your Course Files folder (Course Site > Build Tab > Manage Files area). Now you may drag & drop files directly from the desktop into your course Manage Files area. Avoid using special characters ( @ # % & ; ) in file names. See the Learning Module or Course Content tutorial for further instruction on linking to your documents. How to Link to your Files Once files are uploaded into the File Manager, there are two primary ways to link to them for distribution to your students: Use a Course Content Folder as a container to display hyperlinks to uploaded files and Blackboard tools. Use a Learning Module as the container for links to uploaded files and Blackboard tools. The Learning Modules advantage is that student activity for these pages can be tracked.
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