Create and Overwrite an Alias file

Q. 

How do I overwrite a file? If I update a file will all the other locations/courses that use this file be updated? How can I create an alias? If I make change on a posted document will my students see my changes?

A. 

TLEARN allows the user to overwrite files if they already exist in the system. The alterations made in a file can be reflected in one singe place or in many areas. If an alias is created, then the original file is updated, it will change in all instances of the alias.Take the following steps to add your file to your My private files, post it in your course as an alias, and overwrite the file to update changes made in the original file.




ADD FILE TO MY PRIVATE FILES
1. In the Navigation block click My profile and then My private files.

2. Add...or drag and drop the file into your My private files.

3. Save changes.

CREATE/ADD AN ALIAS FILE TO COURSE
4. Go to your course and the area (topic, week, activity, or resource) where the file will be placed.

5. Click Add an activity or resource and select File then Add button.

6. Enter a Name.

7. Click Add... to open the File picker.

 8. Click Private files and then on your file.

 

9. Select Create an alias/shortcut to the file. Then click Select this file.
Note: An alias cannot be made in the following areas of TLEARN:
* An assignment submission
* A forum post attachment
* A quiz essay
* A database activity file field

10. Alias files can be recognized by the thumbnail. It has a twisted arrow on the bottom left corner.

OVERWRITE/UPDATE THE FILE
11. Go to the area where the original file is located (ex. My Private Files). Files that have an alias can be recognized by the thumbnail. Click on the file to find more information.

12. Click Add... button to add the updated file. Make sure it has the exact name. Do not drag and drop the updated file.

13. Click Overwrite to confirm update.

14. Click Save Changes.