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Folder issues past and new
Could I please receive an update on several issues that have been raised in the past about folders?
Specifically :
- Creating sub-folders to go inside other folders
- Resorting the order of folders as the number of folders grows
- Putting files into folders
It seems like these have been popular questions that have not been touched upon recently. I would like to know if any further developments have been made.
I would also like to ask about creating separate folders in the images and files pages that can be locked/only an administrator would have access to. In creating the wiki I have used many images. When students create pages for projects they will also want to add images to those pages. When students upload images they will go into the main images and files pages and be mixed with my administrative images. Is there a way that I can keep these apart?
For education these features are highly desirable for different classes, projects, teams and the collaborative process that pbwiki is working towards serving.
Thank you.
moja
Specifically :
- Creating sub-folders to go inside other folders
- Resorting the order of folders as the number of folders grows
- Putting files into folders
It seems like these have been popular questions that have not been touched upon recently. I would like to know if any further developments have been made.
I would also like to ask about creating separate folders in the images and files pages that can be locked/only an administrator would have access to. In creating the wiki I have used many images. When students create pages for projects they will also want to add images to those pages. When students upload images they will go into the main images and files pages and be mixed with my administrative images. Is there a way that I can keep these apart?
For education these features are highly desirable for different classes, projects, teams and the collaborative process that pbwiki is working towards serving.
Thank you.
moja
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Inappropriate?Hi Moja,
Those are some great questions!
Here are some quick answers:
1) The ability to create sub-folders is something that we're working on, but is not yet available.
2) Because the list of Folders currently displays alphabetically, the easiest way now to rearrange the folder order is to add a letter or number at the beginning of the folder name. Additionally, there is an existing Feature Request for the ability to reorder the folder list as you wish, so I've added your comments in its support.
3) It's easy to place files in folders, you can either drag-and-drop them or click on the box next to the file name and then use the "Move" button to place the file(s) into the desired folder. This should help you to keep your image files organized and separate from your students' files.
However, the ability to add custom folder security is reserved for Premium Wiki Administrators. In order to access this feature, you'll want to upgrade your wiki to a Premium Classroom wiki.
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Inappropriate?I think Moja might be referring to the "Insert Images and files" menu when in the edit mode on a page. All images and files are mixed together with no way to separate them out to make it easier to organize large numbers of images (such as his "administrative images"). I expect this to be a problem as well since I am uploading a large number of specific images I want my students to use for different projects. The problem is that when the students try to insert an image they get a huge list with no apparent way to sort, organize, or search the image bank? The students must scroll through this lengthy list and recognize the correct filename (and it appears they are displayed by upload date and not alphabetically) or hover the mouse over each file to get a preview - very time consuming! Am I missing something? Thanks!1 Comment
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Thank Tim, that's it exactly.
Is there any way of creating a separation between the (long list of) images that I have used as the administrator and the images that my students (as writers) will want to upload and insert onto their project pages in the edit pages?
There is is a logical need to separate administrator uploaded images and files (in the edit pages) from the images and files that a writer will want to upload.
Is this great feature available? or is it another one on the long list of things that are in the pipeline? -
Inappropriate?Okay, thanks for the clarification!
Actually, the easiest way to find a file or image while editing is to use your browser's Search function (CTRL+F). Because the search will only include the currently displayed files and images, you'll probably benefit from clicking on the "Show all # files" link before searching.
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I'm sorry. That does not answer the question.
For clarification: I do not want writers to have access to administrator images and files when they are uploading their own images and files and editing pages. How can I do this?
How can I separate writers images and files from administrator images and files in different folders with restricted access controls? -
Inappropriate?Hi Moja,
As previously mentioned, you can drag-and-drop files into folders or use the "Move" button in your wiki's Pages & Files area.
If you have a Premium wiki, you can set custom Folder security by clicking on the folder's name and then on the "Folder Security" button.
When uploading or editing, your wiki's Writers will only be able to insert images and files to which they have access.
