Creating and Editing Files in ANGEL

The best way to edit files that were not created in ANGEL is to do so offline. When you work offline (using an HTML editor or SoftChalk) it may appear that you have problems replacing the old file with the new. To successfully replace a file:

1. You need to click on the Utilities option (appears under the filename you want to replace),
2. Select the Re-upload option,
3. Browse to find the updated version of your file on your computer that you want to upload.

It won't work just to delete the old file and give the new file the same name--it'll look like your work was lost and ANGEL is still using the old file (ANGEL caches pages and you’ll see the old content until you log out or clear your browser’s cache).

One benefit of working offline and keeping your files in a local spot is you’re never dependent upon the ANGEL server to store your work—you just need to trust your computer and your own methods of backing up your work. By keeping copies on your local hard drive, the content stored in ANGEL becomes just another archive copy of your work, but not the only place you store your data (which probably represents hours of labor).

Thanks to Monica Hogan, Center for Teaching & Learning Distance Learning Associate, for this tip.