WebDav

From e-Learning Documentation

Revision as of 14:32, 13 April 2011

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 creating a connection using Windows 7's WebDAV 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.