About Resource Editor

Resource Editor shows all the files for a resource and the resource metadata. Use Resource Editor to manage your uploaded files.

Resources always open in Resource Editor in a read-only mode first unless you already have the resource checked out. To edit a resource, check it out by either clicking Edit or the Edit icon icon.

Resource Editor

You can edit any of the following for a resource while in Resource Editor:

  • Change the title of the resource
  • Change the resource type
  • Change the description for the resource
  • Change the description for a file
  • Delete files in a resource
  • Upload new files for a resource
Figure: Resource Editor with areas numbered
Resource Editor
Number Name Description
1 Navigation bar Use it to return to the My Assignments page, go to other functions (depending on your role), access help, or sign out.
2 Breadcrumb path Displays the resource title.
3 Resource metadata The metadata for the resource object, which applies to all the files within the resource.
4 List of files Table that lists all the files uploaded within the resource.
5 Action buttons A set of buttons with all the allowed actions for the resource.
6 Side Panel Different panels appear here according to the context.

You can click on any of the panels to expand or collapse them.

  • Details icon Details panel: Shows additional information on the resource such as status, assignees, and last check in date.
  • Taxonomy Terms icon Taxonomy Terms panel: Shows the taxonomy terms currently applied to the resource.