WebDAV - drag/drop files and folders from your computer directly into the File Manager while being offline.  This is a great way to set up your folders/files on your computer and then simply drag the entire set directly into your course (File Manager).  You can do this 2 ways - open the File Manager web folder directly or set up the network path.  Please see directions below for both. 

For information on setting up WebDAV, click the link that applies to:

• Windows 2000 or Windows XP
• Windows 98
• Mac OS X using Finder
• Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X using a WebDAV application

Setting up the web folder on Windows 2000 or Windows XP |

1. In the LMS - From the build tab, select File Manager. The File Manager window opens.
2. Click on the the action link (drop down arrow) next to the File Manager (located on the top left - directly above the 'Create File' button.  This will bring up the properties for the File Manager
3. Select Open Web Folder
4. This opens the File Manager directly on your computer

Setting up WebDAV on Windows 2000 or Windows XP |

1. In the LMS - From the build tab, select File Manager. The File Manager window opens.
2. Click on the the action link (drop down arrow) next to the File Manager (located on the top left - directly above the 'Create File' button.  This will bring up the properties for the File Manager
3. Select View WebDAV Info
4. Highlight and copy URL
5. From your Windows desktop, double-click My Network Places. The My Network Places folder opens. Note: See Microsoft Windows online help for information about using My Network Places.
6. From your My Network Places folder, double-click Add Network Place. The Welcome to the Add Network Place Wizard appears.
7. In the Type the location of the Network Place text box, paste the URL you copied.
8. Click Next. The Enter Network Password screen appears.
9. Enter your WebCT designer User name and Password. Important: If you are sharing a local computer you should clear Save this password in your password list.
10. Click OK. The Completing the Add Network Place Wizard screen appears. Note: If your password is not valid see your LMS administrator.
11. In the Enter a name for this Network Place text box, enter a name.
12. To complete your WebDAV setup, click Finish. A Microsoft Web Folder appears containing your LMS course files. You can view, manage, move, copy, save, and rename files and folders on the iSchool LMS server just as you perform the same actions in the file manager.

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1. From your myBlackboard, click WebDAV info. The WebDAV Info page appears.
2. From the WebDAV info screen, highlight and copy the URL (including http://) of the Course files folder for the course to which you want local access. Do not use the Course backup folder.
3. Double-click My Computer and then open Web Folders.
4. Double-click Add a Web Folder.
5. For location, paste your LMS folder URL.
6. When prompted for a User Name and Password, enter your LMS Designer User Name and Password. Important: If you are sharing a computer you should clear Save this password in your password list.
7. In the Network Place text box, enter a name.
8. To complete your WebDAV setup, click Finish. A Microsoft Web Folder appears containing yourLMS course files. You can view, manage, move, copy, save, and rename files and folders on your WebCT server just as you perform the same actions in file manager. Note: See Microsoft Windows online help for more information on using Microsoft Web Folders.

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Important: If your LMS server is using SSL, you cannot set up WebDAV on Mac OS X using Finder. See Setting up WebDAV on Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X using a WebDAV application.

WebDAV is integrated into Mac OS X allowing you to mount your course's Manage Files or Course Backups and use the Finder's file management system to move and edit files. Note: To use OS X native WebDAV, you may need to upgrade to OS X 10.2 .

1. From your myBlackboard, click WebDAV info. The WebDAV Info page appears.
2. From your WebDAV info page, select the URL for the course and folder you want local access to: Course Files or Course Backups.
3. Copy the URL including http://
4. From the Finder click Apple+K on the keyboard or use the menu item Go > Connect to Server.
5. The Connect to Server window appears. In the Address: text box, paste the URL that you copied. Click Connect.
6. When prompted, enter your LMS Designer User Name and Password. Your directory is mounted. You can view, manage, move, copy, save, and rename the files and folders on your LMS server just as you perform the same actions in the file manager. Depending on your Finder preferences, an icon may display on your desktop or the files may be accessible through the Finder.

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For more information, see the LMS Knowledge Base.

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You can view, manage, move, copy, save, and rename the files and folders on your LMS server just as you would perform the same actions on your computer. However, when you view the LMS course contents in your Web folder, you see a list of files and folders and their associated Internet addresses or URLs.

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