1) Log-In with your username and password
2) Go to "Add A File" to upload a PlugIn file to your storage bin
via our http on-line form - right in your browser.
Use the FIRST form that only have the LiveMath symbol above it.
When you upload -
- it must be a LiveMath PlugIn file with a .thp extension. If it is not, you're file will not upload successfully.
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Click "Browse" to find the file on your hard drive. Windows users - don't forget to change the "Files of Type" option to "All files" to find a .thp file.
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If you leave the "Name to Use" field BLANK, the file will automatically be named "nothing.thp".
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Do NOT use spaces in the Name to Use.
3) Place a link into your on-line course document to the related file
This is what it will look like, and what these things mean to your browser.
Don't forget to change the items in CAPS above to your own specific values!
-THEURL- is the url to your Plug-In file. When you upload a file, you'll be provided with the specific link to use.
It looks like this - http://www.livemath.com/lmstorage/YOUR-ID/YOUR-FILE-NAME
Example: http://www.livemath.com/lmstorage/9617822476635/test1.thp
-THEWIDTH- is the display width (in pixels) for the file that you choose.
-THEHEIGHT- is the display height (in pixels) for the file that you choose.
If you don't know what the dimensions of your file should be -
LiveMath Maker will help you.
In LiveMath Maker, use the option in the file menu - "Save As PlugIn with HTML"
After saving the file, view the .html document LiveMath Maker created in a text editor (like BB Edit, J-Edit or NotePad).
LiveMath will have chosen the proper viewing width and height for your .thp file and saved it in your embed tag. Use this width and height in your own embed tag to use the best viewing height and width for your file.
That's it!
When you view your online course materials, the file will show up wherever you put it.
Click here to see an example
To remove a file --
At the "Remove A File" page, check the box by the name of the files you want to delete from your Storage Bin and Click on the "Remove these Files" Button.
These files will be deleted and your listing will be automatically updated. You will not be able to restore deleted files without re-uploading them, so be careful!
Files are listed clearly and simply, so you can always see what's in your bin
To view the file in your browser, click on it's title and it will open up in a new browser window.
You're all set now! Good luck with your bin!
If you still have questions, write to livemathstorage@livemath.com
