Upload Method – Dropbox

If you want to upload large files, the standard uploader can be a pain. Alternatively, you can use Dropbox to upload your course packages to GrassBlade.

Before moving ahead please take a look at all supported uploading methods.

Supported Uploading Methods

GrassBlade xAPI Companion support these content uploading methods:

1. Direct Upload Method
2. Dropbox Import Method
3. Bulk Upload Upload Method
4. Upload via FTP

What is Dropbox?

Dropbox is a cloud backup, file sharing, and syncing service, and uploading files to Dropbox is very simple. We assume that you already have a Dropbox account, if not you can create it now. And, upload your content packages.

To import xAPI or SCORM Content from Dropbox to WordPress using GrassBlade xAPI Companion, follow the steps given below:

1. Create a Dropbox App Key. (Takes a minute)
2. Configure your Dropbox App Key on the GrassBlade Settings page. (Take 15 seconds)
3. Add a New xAPI Content and use “Choose from Dropbox” instead of the standard uploader. (Takes a minute)

A. Create a Dropbox App Key.
Go to https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps/create (log in if not already logged in to Dropbox)

Step 1: Select Dropbox API and choose App folder for the type of access

Step 2: Enter a name for your app: GrassBlade – Your Site Name

Step 3: Click on Create App

 Step 4: In the next page, type in your domain name under Chooser/Saver domains input.

 Step 5: Click on Add

 Step 6: You can see the App key, copy it for GrassBlade settings page.

B. Configure your Dropbox App Key on the GrassBlade Settings page. (Takes 15 seconds)

 Step 7: Log in to your WordPress, go to GrassBlade Settings, enter your App Key, and update settings.

C. Add a New xAPI Content and use “Choose from Dropbox” instead of the standard uploader. (Takes a minute)

Step 8: Click on Add New under xAPI Content. Start adding the details.

Step 9: After adding the Dropbox App Key, you can see the Dropbox button. Click on it, and choose the package you want to upload to the server, directly from Dropbox.

Step 10: Update other settings if required and click on WordPress Publish button on the top right of the page.

You should see the Content Url, and Activity ID updated automatically, and the content and ready to be used.

You’re done. !!

If you’re facing any issue please feel free to contact us.