How to manage files in WebCT

You will use the file management feature every time you will add, move, or remove content inside WebCT. Content here refers to files/documents that existed prior to being posted on WebCT. They can be web pages, Word or PowerPoint documents, pdf files, images, audio or video clips, zipped files.

(Note: You won't need to use the file management feature for Discussion attachments)

To get started managing your files Click Manage Files. the link is the third link under the Control Panel Visible to Designers, or the button in teh Control Panel (which canbe opened by clicking on the Control Panel button above the course menu)

Then choose the section of the tutorial of most value to what you need to accomplish:

1. upload a file - transfer files from your PC to the WebCT server
2. create a folder - create folders to organize content in your WebCT course
3. unzip a file - if you have many files to transfer from your PC to your WebCT course

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Upload a File- The feature you will use most often is "upload a file". Uploading means copying a file from your hard-drive (or from a floppy) to WebCT.

1. Click on "Upload"
   
2. Click on "Browse..." to select a file from your hard-drive (or floppy).
   
3. Click on "Upload". By default, the file is saved in a folder called "My-Files". (cf. section C below for instructions to create subfolders within "My-Files").

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Create a Folder - You can also create subfolders within the main folder "My-Files". This is useful when you have a lot of content or when you want to separate your files according to their format (images, word documents etc.).

1. Make sure you are on the "Manage Files" page.
2. Click on "Create Folder" under "Folder Options".

3.Enter a name for the subfolder and click "Create".

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Unzip a File - Another useful option is "Unzip". This is useful when you need to upload more than 5 files simultaneously.

1. Zip the files you need to upload into one zip file on your hard-drive
2. Upload the zipped file (cf. instructions from Upload File).
3. Check the box near your zipped file; click on "Unzip"

4. Pick the Folder (from the drop-down menu) to unzip into, and then click on "Unzip".

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