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inna88sf
inna88sf
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June 2, 2014
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Is there a way to insert a file (such as a PDF or Word doc) into a presentation?

  • June 2, 2014
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I have a few pdf "highlight sheets" that I'd like learners to be able to access and print out if they'd like, while watching the presentation.

Is there a way to insert a file into the course? (For instance, if they click a certain button, the file would be downloaded to their computer?)

Thanks,

Inna

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    Correct answer ElGuitarMan0

    Yes, this can be done by setting the properties for a button:

    1. On Success:Open URL or File
    2. Browse for your file using the browse button

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    Lilybiri
    Lilybiri
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    June 3, 2014

    To add to ElGuitarMan0 correct answer: be sure to give a relative path to indicate the PDF, and to have it in the same folder (so that the path is not broken) and upload it with the other files.

    Another way would be to publish the PDF on a webserver, and insert a web object that shows the PDF.

    Automatically download will never be possible, it will always be a choice of the user.

      inna88sf
      inna88sfAuthor
      Known Participant
      June 3, 2014

      Thank you both!

      I will try that now.

      ElGuitarMan0
      ElGuitarMan0Correct answer
      Inspiring
      June 3, 2014

      Yes, this can be done by setting the properties for a button:

      1. On Success:Open URL or File
      2. Browse for your file using the browse button
      Captiv8r
      Captiv8r
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      June 3, 2014

      While Michael's answer is technically correct, I never advise to use the browse button to locate the file. Doing so puts the link in peril as it typically creates an absolute path leading to the document you wish to link to. So use the button if you must, but before committing the link, ensure you remove any pathing information and leave behind only the document file name.

      Cheers... Rick

        inna88sf
        inna88sfAuthor
        Known Participant
        June 3, 2014

        Thanks, Rick.

        I tried it and it worked, but it's opening the pdf in the same window as my course, therefore kind of kicking me out.

        Is there a way to make it open the file in a new browser window?

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