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	==WebDAV for Windows 7==		==WebDAV for Windows 7==
-	Windows 7 does NOT natively support WebDAV.  You will need to download a third party software.	+	Windows 7 natively supports WebDAV, which allows you to work with your Resources and Worksite files in e-Learning much like any other folder on your computer.
-	BitKinex is one such software, and can be downloaded at: http://www.bitkinex.com/	+
-	===Installion Tip===	+	See [[Resources#Create a Webdav on a Windows 7 machine|Creating a WebDAV connection on a Windows 7 machine]].
-	On installation choose HTTP connection.	+
		+	=== Third-Party Software ===
-	=== Creating a WebDav Connection ===	+	If mapping a network drive does not work, you will need to download a third party software. BitKinex is one example, and can be downloaded at: http://www.bitkinex.com/
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		+	====Bitkinex Installion Tip====
		+	On installation, choose HTTP connection.
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		+	==== Creating a WebDav Connection with Bitkinex ====
	# Start BitKinex		# Start BitKinex
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	##Click the link "Upload-Download Multiple Resources"		##Click the link "Upload-Download Multiple Resources"
	##Copy the url that is in bold		##Copy the url that is in bold
-	##*Should resemble: https://elearning2.courses.ufl.edu/dav/f16c7b26-f3c6-4a03-87dc-20ec5c01c4bc	+	##*Should resemble: https://elearning2.courses.ufl.edu/dav/a12b3c45-d3c6-4a03-87dc-20ec5c01c4bc
	# Enter your gatorlink username and password		# Enter your gatorlink username and password
	# Press connect		# Press connect
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	Transfer files from your local computer(Right most column) into your resources folder(Middle column).		Transfer files from your local computer(Right most column) into your resources folder(Middle column).
-	===FAQ===	+	====FAQ====
-	====I can't re-connect to a saved WebDAV session!  What do I do?====	+	=====I can't re-connect to a saved WebDAV session!  What do I do?=====
	To re-connect to a saved WebDAV session:		To re-connect to a saved WebDAV session:
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	Double click the saved session to open it!		Double click the saved session to open it!
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		+	== WebDAV for Mac Snow Leopard ==
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		+	See [[Known Issues#Need Special Instructions to Set up Webdav in Windows 7 and Mac Snow Leopard|Known Issues]] for details.

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Revision as of 14:30, 13 April 2011

Contents 1 WebDAV for Windows 7 1.1 Third-Party Software 1.1.1 Bitkinex Installion Tip 1.1.2 Creating a WebDav Connection with Bitkinex 1.1.3 FAQ 1.1.3.1 I can't re-connect to a saved WebDAV session! What do I do? 2 WebDAV for Mac Snow Leopard

WebDAV for Windows 7

Windows 7 natively supports WebDAV, which allows you to work with your Resources and Worksite files in e-Learning much like any other folder on your computer.

See Creating a WebDAV connection on a Windows 7 machine.

Third-Party Software

If mapping a network drive does not work, you will need to download a third party software. BitKinex is one example, and can be downloaded at: http://www.bitkinex.com/

Bitkinex Installion Tip

On installation, choose HTTP connection.

Creating a WebDav Connection with Bitkinex

1. Start BitKinex
2. File -> Quick Connect
3. Paste your Resources URL into Server Address
   1. Go to your Sakai Course Resources Folder
   2. Click the link "Upload-Download Multiple Resources"
   3. Copy the url that is in bold
      • Should resemble: https://elearning2.courses.ufl.edu/dav/a12b3c45-d3c6-4a03-87dc-20ec5c01c4bc
4. Enter your gatorlink username and password
5. Press connect

You should now be connected.

Transfer files from your local computer(Right most column) into your resources folder(Middle column).

FAQ

I can't re-connect to a saved WebDAV session! What do I do?

To re-connect to a saved WebDAV session:

1. Right-click on the session
2. Properties
3. Go to "Site Map" under Server
4. Highlight the row with your webdav path
5. Change "This location specifies:" to "Directory (WebDAV)"
6. Click Update button
7. Click OK

Double click the saved session to open it!

WebDAV for Mac Snow Leopard

See Known Issues for details.