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How to get help with D2L?

Problems with labs?

How do I submit labs?

How can I control file names? (I wind up with lab1.zip.zip instead of lab1.zip)

What if I accidentally close the Layers-Channels-Paths window?

What if I need to put the foreground/background tab back on the Layers-Channels-Paths window?

More coming soon

 

 

 

 

What if I accidentally close the Layers-Channels-Paths window?
Choose Windows\Recently Closed Docks\Layers, Channels, Paths...
GIMP Reset Layers

What if I need to put the foreground/background Colors tab back on the Layers-Channels-Paths window?
Choose the little arrow to the right of the tabs, then select Add tab, then select Colors

GIMP Add tabs

Problems? Zip the entire folder and attach to an email:
       •Send the mail to your instructor, cc yourself
       •The subject line should include your name, your class, your section, and what you are submitting
       •Make sure you attach the zipped file

 

 

SUBMITTING THE LAB

In Windows, zip the entire labx directory, and rename to yourname-labx.zip.
       •Example: yourname-labx or yourname-labx.zip (if your extensions are visible)
Log into Desire2Learn, choose this class, choose Dropbox, and select Lab x.
Browse to yourname-lab3.zip and upload it. (Scroll down to see detailed instructions)

You will then transfer your answers to the D2L Quiz for lab x. You may use your notes for this part of lab.
Choose the Quizzes menu, and locate IMED Lab 3: backgrounds/paths.
      • Using D2L dropbox       • Using D2L Quizzes      • Logon to D2L

To submit by Temple College Desire2Learn:
       •Log into D2L, scroll to the bottom, and choose the correct course
       •When the Course Home Page appears, click on the Dropbox link.
              •You may click on Discussions, Dropbox, or Quizzes below, for more info

       D2L navigation D2L Dropbox notes D2L Quizzes Notes D2L Discussion Notes
Dropbox directions
        •Choose the appropriate Dropbox folder, click on it.
        •Browse to find the file that you would like to upload and click [Open].
          You may need to choose My Computer or Computer on the side of the dialog box to find your file
        •Optional: Type in a short description or comment about the file.
        •After your files have been selected, click Upload.
        •Select and upload any additional files that may be pertinent.
        •Some files may take a long time to upload but shortly the File Upload dialog box should appear.

        See the steps below to verify that your file went through.
        •Go to the Dropbox tool
        •Click on the History button
        •All of the assignments that have been submitted will be listed.