15. Sharing/Peer Review

This component allows any site member to add files or links to share with other site members. It may be indicated by a icon.

15.1. Adding files

To add a new file click on the 'Add file' link at the top of the Sharing component start page. The following options are available when adding/modifying a file :

  1. Name - a short name for the file. This will display as a link to the file in the Sharing component area.

  2. Description - this will display alongside the file name.

  3. File - click on the browse button here to locate the file on your hard drive or network drive.

  4. File type - select the file type of the file you are uploading. For common file types this will automatically add the correct file extension if it isn't already added.

  5. Zip file options - if you are uploading a zip file you have the following options

    • Unzip - if selected this will unzip the file into its own directory on the server. If not selected then the zip file will be left as a single archive file.

    • Start file - if you are unzipping the file on the server then you need to enter the filename of the file that you want the component to initially link to. In the case of a small website this might be index.html. If the files are with subdirectories in the zip file you need to include the directory path with the filename, eg. foldername//index.html

  6. Manage associated files - once you have added a file you can upload/delete files associated with it, eg. in the case of an html file you can upload any associated image files.

15.2. Adding links

To add a link click on the 'Add link' option at the top of the Sharing component start page. The following settings are available:

  1. Name - a short name for the link. This will display as a link to the website.

  2. Description - this will display alongside the links name.

  3. Url - enter the url of the website or web page that you want to link to. If linking to a site outside your Interact server it must include the http:// in the url.

15.3. Modifying/Removing files and links

To modify or remove a file or link from a Sharing/Peer review component, click on the pencil that appears next to the item. Site admins can modify or remove items at any time. Users can only modify/remove items for 30 minutes after they are added.