Managing Assets

Table of Contents

1. Zipping files
2. Uploading files
3. Deleting files

1. Zipping files
   It is often helpful to group files together into a single downloadable zip file, instead of creating a series of links.
   
   To zip files:
   
   

   1. Go to the Manage Assets module
   
   
   2. In the assets directory, tick the checkbox next to all files you want to zip.
   
   
   3. In the With Selected menu, click Zip. This opens the Create zip wizard.
   
   
   4. Name the zip file and click Create.

   
   The zip file appears in the assets directory. You can now link the file and make it available for download by your visitors.
2. Uploading files
   To upload files:
    
   

   1. Go to the Manage Assets module.
   
   
   2. In the top right menu, click Upload. This opens the file upload wizard.
   
   
   3. Click Choose files.
   
   
   4. Locate the file on your local drive and click Select. To add another file, click the Add more? link.
   
   
   5. When you have chosen all files, click Upload to server.

   
   The new files appear in the assets directory and the assets module assigns the files a URL. As an alternative to using Browse to find the URL, enter the URL of the file you want to add in the Image URL or Link URL field of the image or link manager.

   Please limit file sizes to 25 megabytes. If you need to upload a larger file, contact medtech@queensu.ca.
3. Deleting files
   To delete files:
   
   

   1. Go to the Manage Assets module.
   
   
   2. In the assets directory, tick the checkbox next to all files you want to delete.
   
   
   3. In the With Selected menu, click Delete.
   
   
   4. Make sure you have selected the correct files and click Yes at the screen prompt.