Using WebDAV in Laulima

Note: this information has been taken from the Laulima Help Center, which should be consulted for more information.

WebDAV allows you to transfer files and folders from your computer to a Resources folder in Laulima either your Workspace or a course). WebDAV stands for "Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning".

Once you have set up WebDAV, your computer will treat your Resources section like any other folder on your local system

Important Note: Before you set up WebDAV, at least one object (i.e., file or folder) must be in the destination Resources tool. For instructions on adding files without using WebDAV, see Working with files in Resources.

Also, you will need to determine the SiteID for the course you want to create a connection to.

Steps for creating a WebDAV connection are available for the

• Macintosh OS/X
• Windows XP
• Windows Vista

Setting up WebDAV on the Macintosh (jump to instructions for Windows XP)

For OSX 10.4 (Tiger)

1. From the <Go> menu, choose <Connect to Server>
2. In the "Server Address:" field, enter the SiteID
3. Click the + (plus sign) to the right of the server address after you enter it, and the server will be added to your list of favorite servers. That way, next time, you will only have to go to <Connect to Server> and it will appear on the list.

Using WebDAV to upload and access files in Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) and earlier requires a free third-party client called Goliath. Please consult the Laulima online help for more information.

Setting up WebDAV on Windows XP

To use the Add Network Place Wizard to add a shortcut to your computer that allows you to upload and access files in Resources using WebDAV, follow these steps:

1. On the desktop, double-click My Network Places.
2. In the "Network Tasks" pane, click Add a network place.
3. On the welcome screen, click Next.
4. Select Choose another network location, and then click Next.
5. In the "Internet or network address:" field, enter the SiteID for your course.

Setting up WebDAV in Windows Vista

• On desktop, click "Computer" and then select "Map Network Drive"
• On the Map Network Drive screen, click "Connect to a Web site" and then click Next.
• Select "Choose a custom network location", and then click Next.
• In the "Internet or network address" field, enter the the WebDAV address for your Laulima course
• You will also be asked for your UH Username and password

Note: for WebDAV to work properly in Vista, you must update your operating system. Click here to download the update from http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=907306. It is also recommend users install Office 2007 SP1 and if there are issues with text and PDF documents, a hotfix may be needed after SP1 which can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943337.