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8.0 Upload Videos 8.1 Introduction One key feature that the WordPress plugin check has included is the ability to upload videos of different formats onto the page. The plugin that accomplishes this is TinyMCE Advanced. TinyMCE adds options to the visual editor toolbar. The feature that we are concerned with is the upload video option. […]
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7.0 Tabs 7.1 Introduction The Tabs Plugin gives users the ability to add content tabs. The tabs emulate a multi-page structure inside a single page. The purpose of using the tabs plugin is simple: to emulate a multi-page structure for plugins of the same category. 7.2 Instruction Using and implementing the tabs is very simple, […]
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6.0 Hide posts/plugins 6.1 Introduction A key feature that has been implemented in the WordPress plugin check is the option to hide specific plugin checks. By doing this, we allow flexibility for back-end users to show only the plugins that they want to show to front-end users. 6.2 Instructions to hide plugin checks To hide […]
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5.0 Order Posts 5.1 Introduction The Order Posts plugin serves the simple task of organizing the posts. 5.2 Instructions To use the order posts, we only need to change the slug ID of each post. First, enter “Post” then “Quick Edit”. Once you click it, a new menu will appear, as illustrated below: Figure 9. […]
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4.0 Rotating Posts The purpose of using rotating posts for our Plugin Check website is to allow a simple and efficient navigation system between posts. The rotating posts creates a window that displays the full content of the post. Here is a screenshot of the rotating post in action: Figure 7. Rotating Posts The Rotating […]
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3.0 Changeable untested version using AnyVar 3.1 Introduction Similar to changing the certified version, users can change the range of untested plugin versions using AnyVar. 3.2 Instructions Changing the untested range is as easy as changing the certified version. The only difference is that you need to change the untested_minversion and untest_maxversion. For example, in […]
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2.0 Changeable certified plugin version using AnyVar 2.1 Introduction The back-end of the WordPress Plugin Check allows users to change the certified version of each plugin. This is accomplished using the AnyVar plugin. AnyVar can be accessed under “Tool” in the sidebar. Figure 2. AnyVar Interface The image above shows the interface of AnyVar. To […]
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1.0 Introduction The back-end of the WordPress plugin check allows users to customize the plugin check with the aid of some very intuitive plugins (explained in detail later). The benefit of using plugins allows users unfamiliar with HTML and Javascript programming to customize the features of the plugin check. Here is a list of features […]
Posted in Experiential Report on Nov 13th, 2009 3 Comments »
My name is Henry Lo and I am a 3rd year coop student studying Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia. For my first work term, I am working at UBC Office of Learning Technology (OLT) as an OLT Distance Courses Services Assistant/Help Desk support. My supervisor is Anne-Rae Vasquez, the Program Administrator, Production and Web Designer. My tasks include assisting with Production Assistant and Learners’ Support supervisor Andrea Oppermann.
Posted in My Learning Objectives on Nov 13th, 2009 No Comments »
Learning Objectives Co-op Student Learning Objectives Student Introduction My name is Henry Lo and I am a coop student studying at the University of British Columbia. For my first work term, I am working at UBC Office of Learning Technology (OLT) as an OLT Help Desk Support Assistant. My supervisor is Anne-Rae Vasquez, the Program […]