2014-08-04 05:09:24
Hi,
I'm setting up an aTutor site and adding course material.
I was just wondering if it is possible to have a 'default' page of some sort in the folders, so that if you click on a folder, instead of it just expanding the content in the navigation, it actually takes you to a page. I'd like to create index pages that explain the content sections an link through to the content in that section.
Many Thanks
John.
2014-08-04 08:23:39
As a student, folders act only as a toggle to open and close a section of content, and for instructors a folder properties page opens.
You would not be able to set a folder as a default page. They are intended to work like folders in a desktop file manager, and a requirement specified by IMS standards.
2014-08-12 07:11:32
Hi Greg,
Thanks for the reply,
That's a shame, I was hoping it would work more like website folders, so you could put in an index file ,say, and that would be the default.
I ask, because during testing, my (admittedly small number of) testers did ask me why clicking on a folder 'didn't do anything'
Could it be possible to modify the theme (Blumin i think) with an OnClick event on the folder link to open up a file? essentially add a javascript redirect.
I'd have a go, but I don't really know the aTutor themes at all.
Many thanks
John.
2014-08-12 09:04:57
That would be part of the core code, rather than theme, and it would not be a simple adjustment. You can find the code for the folder links in:
ATutor/include/classes/ContentManager.class.php
Search the file for getInitMenuJS().
2014-08-12 09:08:05
Great, Thanks
I don't really like the idea, but is the best (also quickest!) way to modify the core, or would it be possible to do with a plugin?
2014-08-12 09:08:06
Great, Thanks
I don't really like the idea, but is the best (also quickest!) way to modify the core, or would it be possible to do with a plugin?
2014-08-12 09:22:17
Unless you have a skilled developer to do the work, its not something I'd recommend doing.
There would be broad implication of changing the content structure. You'd need to change the way import/export works, how backups work, and how to set folder properties, and other things I'm sure.