NetFiles

As noted on the Site Usage Guidelines page, each WebVista course site is allotted 100 MB. To store larger files, instructors can use the University's NetFiles service. NetFiles is a files storage application with collaboration and sharing features. Each user can store up to 5 gigabytes (GB) of files within NetFiles. Files uploaded to NetFiles can be linked to from within WebVista.

Use NetFiles with WebVista

Upload to NetFiles

1. In your Web browser, go to http://netfiles.umn.edu (activate your account if you have not done so).
2. Click New Directory at the top of the window.
3. Enter a name for the directory, then click the OK button.
4. Click the link to the new directory.
5. Click the Upload button.
6. Click the Browse button. In the window that appears, find the file to upload and click the Open button.
7. Click the OK button.

The file is now uploaded to the NetFiles system.

Share an Uploaded File and Create a Ticket

1. To the right of the uploaded file, click the Not shared () icon.
2. Towards the top of the window, click the Tickets button.
3. Click the Create Ticket button.
4. In the upper left dropdown menu, select Advanced.
5. Next to Lifetime, select how long the file should be available. Note that Unlimited is an option.
6. Click the OK button.
7. On the next screen, copy the link which will look something like this: https://netfiles.umn.edu/xythoswfs/webui/_xy-6229571_1-t_MFoGcqyN.

Link to Uploaded Files in WebVista

Now that you have created a link, you can place it on your WebVista course site.

1. Select the Build tab in your WebVista course site.
2. Click Add Content Link in the main area of the page.
3. A menu appears. Click the Web Link link.
4. The area under Web Link expands. Click Create Web Link.
5. Enter a title and paste in the link copied above.
6. Click the Save button.

Additional Resources

For more information about NetFiles, see the NetFiles Support Web site.

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