Brickfield Education Labs

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Introduction

The Self Service page provides all users with the ability to convert non-course specific files to an alternative accessible format. For this page to be accessible to users, a url must be provided for the Convert my file URL (local_bfaltformat | selfserviceurl) setting in the Brickfield Alternate Format settings.

Where to find the Self service page

The Self service conversion report can be accessed via: User actions menu > Profile > Reports > Convert my file

How to use the Self service page

The Self service page displays a frame which includes the area where a file is uploaded for generating an alternative format.

The Convert my file page displaying the page breadcrumb, page heading, and self service conversions section.

Convert a file with the Self service page

To convert a file with the self service page:

  1. Select a source.
  2. Upload your document.
  3. Select an output format.
  4. Specify audio options.
  5. Enter email address and submit a request.

Adding a Self service page link to the user menu

To add an optional Self service page link to the user menu, navigate to: Site administration > Appearance > Themes > Theme settings.

  1. Go to “User menu items | customusermenuitems” text field.
  2. On a new line, add: selfservice:user_nav,local_bfaltformat|/local/bfaltformat/selfservice.php.
  3. Click “Save changes”.
 
For more information on adding custom menu items, please refer to the Moodle HQ docs on custom user menu items documentation.

Capability Requirements

Access to Brickfield Alternate Formats is controlled by capabilities, and users must have the correct capabilities in the correct context.

  • ‘local/bfaltformat:selfservice’ capability – View the self service page.

 

For more information, see: Capabilities.