Introduction

We have introduced a new file structure in our Admin Refresh experience. Now when uploading content, you will be asked to select a Visibility level for the item: Public or Private. Sub-folders are created automatically in each directory, making it easier to understand how an asset is used and its visibility.

File Visibility

• Public: Anyone can see this file, even when not an authenticated user of the LMS. This option is used for files that need to appear on the Public Dashboard or an E-Commerce Catalog.
  
  
• Private: Private files associated with a Course, like a Course Thumbnail or Lesson Object, will only be visible or accessible to enrolled users. When a Private file is used for a design element, such as a Billboard, it will only be visible or accessible to authenticated LMS users.

Duplicate Files

If you upload a file that has the same name as a file that already exists in that specific directory, a number will be appended to the end of the file name.  This will only occur when file names are an exact match. Sub-folders will be added for each new item created (Course, Billboard, etc.) and identified by its GUID.

Example

File: "Safe_Driving_Practices.pdf"

Original upload:

Replacing Lesson content with a file of the same name: 

Since a file with this name already exists within the Courses directory, a number is appended to the second upload:

Notes

• When a file is in use, the modal displays the File Name and details of the Admin who uploaded it, and when.
  
  
• To change the Visibility setting of a file, click the radio button for the level desired and then Save.  The file will be moved to its new location (public or private folder).
  
  
• A Course can have a folder in both Public and Private sections at the same time, depending on the Visibility selected for the specific upload opportunities.