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Mass (bulk) actions on resources and activities: delete, hide, show, move, indent

Details

  • Type: New Feature New Feature
  • Status: Open Open
  • Priority: Minor Minor
  • Resolution: Unresolved
  • Affects Version/s: 1.9.5, 2.0
  • Fix Version/s: DEV backlog
  • Component/s: Blocks
  • Labels:
    None
  • Affected Branches:
    MOODLE_19_STABLE, MOODLE_20_STABLE

Description

We have developed 2 tools which allow to do mass actions on multiple resources and activities.
Toolbar was the first version, and it appeared in every course site once you click Turn Editing on. Later we have converted it to the Block format, which is more flexible, can be added on as-needed basis, and has more functionality.

1) Mass Actions Block - 1.9 and 2.0. We actively develop and support this block.

Supported actions:

  • select multiple items one-by-one, select all, select all in section(s), deselect all
  • with those: indent/outdent, hide, show, delete move to a section

2) Mass Actions Toolbar - 1.9 only. We do not develop/support the toolbar patch anymore.

Supported actions:

  • select multiple items one-by-one
  • with those: hide, show, delete, move to a section
  • 1.9 version: Download "updated patch October 26, 2009.txt"(24 kB) file which is attached to this ticket. You do not need to get any other files.

DESCRIPTION:
The Mass Actions block allows instructors to perform actions upon multiple resources or activities, rather than having to perform repeated actions on individual items.
To use this block, Javascript must be enabled in your browser, you must be in editing mode in the course home page, and Ajax must be disabled. Only the courses in the Week or Topics formats are supported.
Supported actions include mass selection, indentation, deletion, hiding, showing, mass moving. To select items to perform actions on, simply click the checkbox to the right of it in the course home page or use select functionality, then click the action you would like to perform in the block.

If you have any suggestions or bug reports, please add to this ticket.

Attachments

  1. Text File
    massaction_patch_build_20090604.txt
    10/Sep/09 4:20 AM
    23 kB
    Elena Ivanova
  3. Zip Archive
    massaction.zip
    27/Feb/10 1:55 AM
    41 kB
    Elena Ivanova
  5. Text File
    updated patch October 26, 2009.txt
    28/Oct/09 12:59 AM
    24 kB
    Elena Ivanova
  1. mass.jpg
    31 kB
    04/Sep/09 1:00 AM
  2. massaction_block.jpg
    18 kB
    09/Dec/09 3:43 AM
  3. massaction_selectcontrols.jpg
    12 kB
    09/Dec/09 3:43 AM

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Elena Ivanova added a comment -

ugm, I have put PATCH....

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Elena Ivanova added a comment - ugm, I have put PATCH....
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Elena Ivanova added a comment -

I have realized that others may want to have the patch here, plus it will allow to keep track of them dome for different Moodle versions. So I am attaching the patch for Moodle 1.9.5+ build 20090604

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Elena Ivanova added a comment - I have realized that others may want to have the patch here, plus it will allow to keep track of them dome for different Moodle versions. So I am attaching the patch for Moodle 1.9.5+ build 20090604
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Elena Ivanova added a comment -

We have found a bug in the toolbar - the course cache was not rebuilt right away after an action was applied, so while the module was set to be hidden (or open), it could still be displayed. Any other action on the course homepage would trigger the cache to be rebuilt, so the item would become hidden (open)

Attaching a fix.

Also, we will be re-doing the toolbar into the Block format, as it will allow greater flexibility for both instructors and admins, plus it will be less invasive to the code.
(New items to be added to the block: Select/Deselect all, Indent/Outdent)

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Elena Ivanova added a comment - We have found a bug in the toolbar - the course cache was not rebuilt right away after an action was applied, so while the module was set to be hidden (or open), it could still be displayed. Any other action on the course homepage would trigger the cache to be rebuilt, so the item would become hidden (open) Attaching a fix. Also, we will be re-doing the toolbar into the Block format, as it will allow greater flexibility for both instructors and admins, plus it will be less invasive to the code. (New items to be added to the block: Select/Deselect all, Indent/Outdent)
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Sharmilee Thilarajah added a comment -

Hi There,

I have just installed the block. Such a brilliant job.

However, whenever I click on the 'delete' option or actually any action options, I get a message saying I do not have permission.

Where have I gone wrong?

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Sharmilee Thilarajah added a comment - Hi There, I have just installed the block. Such a brilliant job. However, whenever I click on the 'delete' option or actually any action options, I get a message saying I do not have permission. Where have I gone wrong?
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Elena Ivanova added a comment -

I guess, I just replied to your email.. so I will copy/paste

Is it only for Delete or for any other action?
What role are you in when you are trying to perform that action?
Try to check role permissions for the roles for that block. There are 2: view and use.

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Elena Ivanova added a comment - I guess, I just replied to your email.. so I will copy/paste Is it only for Delete or for any other action? What role are you in when you are trying to perform that action? Try to check role permissions for the roles for that block. There are 2: view and use.
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Elena Ivanova added a comment -

Sharmilee found the cause.
The issue occurs if you add the block as Sticky one as an admin.

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Elena Ivanova added a comment - Sharmilee found the cause. The issue occurs if you add the block as Sticky one as an admin.
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Elena Ivanova added a comment -

I have attached an updated version of the block that has a fix for Internet Explorer (it is the very top file at the moment: massaction.zip (41 kB))

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Elena Ivanova added a comment - I have attached an updated version of the block that has a fix for Internet Explorer (it is the very top file at the moment: massaction.zip (41 kB))
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Elena Ivanova added a comment -

I've attached bad file several hours ago. So, here is a corrected one massaction.zip 12 kB
(can someone help me to clean up this ticket? I do not think I can delete bad files myself)

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Elena Ivanova added a comment - I've attached bad file several hours ago. So, here is a corrected one massaction.zip 12 kB (can someone help me to clean up this ticket? I do not think I can delete bad files myself)
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Elizabeth Senger added a comment -

I just installed this on our 1.9.7 version, and when I click either Select All or one of the topic links, the browser freezes up and I have to kill the browser to regain access. Any ideas on what might be causing this?

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Elizabeth Senger added a comment - I just installed this on our 1.9.7 version, and when I click either Select All or one of the topic links, the browser freezes up and I have to kill the browser to regain access. Any ideas on what might be causing this?
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Elena Ivanova added a comment -

Hi Elizabeth,
Can you please tell what have you installed: the block or the toolbar?
What is the browser that you use, and does it happen in all browsers?
Do you have Javascript enabled?

Thank you

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Elena Ivanova added a comment - Hi Elizabeth, Can you please tell what have you installed: the block or the toolbar? What is the browser that you use, and does it happen in all browsers? Do you have Javascript enabled? Thank you
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André Koscianski added a comment -

Thank you for this feature.

It speeds up course administration and is a blessing when you have a slow connection.

IMHO, this should be default behavior of Moodle interface.

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André Koscianski added a comment - Thank you for this feature. It speeds up course administration and is a blessing when you have a slow connection. IMHO, this should be default behavior of Moodle interface.
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Doug Loomer added a comment -

This seems like a great block, but when I install it on 1.9.8 none of the checkboxes appear. Any ideas?

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Doug Loomer added a comment - This seems like a great block, but when I install it on 1.9.8 none of the checkboxes appear. Any ideas?
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Elena Ivanova added a comment -

Hi Doug,
I cannot really help with installation , but I will try.
Have you got correct zip archive: 1. Zip Archive massaction.zip (12 kB)?
You do not have it added as a sticky block?

Have you added the block to the course homepage and clicked Turn Editing on?
Also, Javascript must be enabled in your browser, and Ajax must be disabled.
Only the courses in the Week or Topics formats are supported.

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Elena Ivanova added a comment - Hi Doug, I cannot really help with installation , but I will try. Have you got correct zip archive: 1. Zip Archive massaction.zip (12 kB)? You do not have it added as a sticky block? Have you added the block to the course homepage and clicked Turn Editing on? Also, Javascript must be enabled in your browser, and Ajax must be disabled. Only the courses in the Week or Topics formats are supported.
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Barbara Lawrence added a comment -

I have the same problem as Elizabeth - the browser freezes when I click the dropdown "select all in section". But the problem occurs in one course only (which is in topics format). In other courses in works fine. And it doesn't make any difference whether ajax is enabled or not - in the courses where it works, it works with ajax enabled or disabled.
I am using Moodle 1.9.8,

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Barbara Lawrence added a comment - I have the same problem as Elizabeth - the browser freezes when I click the dropdown "select all in section". But the problem occurs in one course only (which is in topics format). In other courses in works fine. And it doesn't make any difference whether ajax is enabled or not - in the courses where it works, it works with ajax enabled or disabled. I am using Moodle 1.9.8,
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Elena Ivanova added a comment -

Hi Barbara,
Can you please tell:

  • What browser (version, number) and operating system do you use?
  • Does this happen in all browsers?
  • Do you have any sticky blocks, or any custom ones installed?
  • If you will try the block on some new and "empty" course in topic format - will also not work? There is a possibility that block is chocking on some particular content item in the existing course.
    Thank you!

P.s. we plan to update the block for 2.0, but most probably it will not be available till Spring 2012.

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Elena Ivanova added a comment - Hi Barbara, Can you please tell:
  • What browser (version, number) and operating system do you use?
  • Does this happen in all browsers?
  • Do you have any sticky blocks, or any custom ones installed?
  • If you will try the block on some new and "empty" course in topic format - will also not work? There is a possibility that block is chocking on some particular content item in the existing course. Thank you!
P.s. we plan to update the block for 2.0, but most probably it will not be available till Spring 2012.
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Moritz Lennert added a comment -

This is a great addition for Moodle, thank you very much !

However, I've been having some trouble installing it Debian GNU/Linux Squeeze, with Moodle 1.9.9.

I've downloaded massaction.zip and unzipped it in /usr/share/moodle/mod.

When I then login as admin and click on Notifications, it complains that:

"Module massaction: /usr/share/moodle/mod/massaction/version.php was not readable"

Normal, since this file does not exist. So I try by copying the version.php from another block. Then it complains with:

"Tried to modify database, but "/usr/share/moodle/mod/massaction/db/postgres7.sql" doesn't exist!"

Any hints ?

Moritz

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Moritz Lennert added a comment - This is a great addition for Moodle, thank you very much ! However, I've been having some trouble installing it Debian GNU/Linux Squeeze, with Moodle 1.9.9. I've downloaded massaction.zip and unzipped it in /usr/share/moodle/mod. When I then login as admin and click on Notifications, it complains that: "Module massaction: /usr/share/moodle/mod/massaction/version.php was not readable" Normal, since this file does not exist. So I try by copying the version.php from another block. Then it complains with: "Tried to modify database, but "/usr/share/moodle/mod/massaction/db/postgres7.sql" doesn't exist!" Any hints ? Moritz
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Elena Ivanova added a comment -

just checking - which .zip file you ave grabbed? Please make sure to get the latest one from 27/Feb/10 3:04 AM

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Elena Ivanova added a comment - just checking - which .zip file you ave grabbed? Please make sure to get the latest one from 27/Feb/10 3:04 AM
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Moritz Lennert added a comment -

Yes, that's the one.

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Moritz Lennert added a comment - Yes, that's the one.
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Elena Ivanova added a comment -

I will check with our developers may be they will have some hints :/

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Elena Ivanova added a comment - I will check with our developers may be they will have some hints :/
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J Ross Nicoll added a comment -

I was wondering if there were any plans to update this for 2.0/2.1?

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J Ross Nicoll added a comment - I was wondering if there were any plans to update this for 2.0/2.1?
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Elena Ivanova added a comment -

Yes, we will be updating the Mass Actions block. Hopefully this task will be completed by the end of this year, or sooner.

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Elena Ivanova added a comment - Yes, we will be updating the Mass Actions block. Hopefully this task will be completed by the end of this year, or sooner.
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J Ross Nicoll added a comment -

Many thanks Elena. It's a brilliant block, and our users are missing it terribly!

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J Ross Nicoll added a comment - Many thanks Elena. It's a brilliant block, and our users are missing it terribly!
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Huy Hoang added a comment -

UMN now has a version for Moodle 2 (tested on 2.0.* only), any feedback are appreciated. Thanks.
https://github.com/hqhoang/moodle-block_massaction

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Huy Hoang added a comment - UMN now has a version for Moodle 2 (tested on 2.0.* only), any feedback are appreciated. Thanks. https://github.com/hqhoang/moodle-block_massaction
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Anthony Borrow added a comment -

Michael - I've added you as a watcher. The code has been made available via Moodle Plugins (http://moodle.org/plugins/view.php?plugin=block_massaction) but I wanted to see if there seemed to be interest in including in core or if this should instead be moved to CONTRIB. Peace - Anthony

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Anthony Borrow added a comment - Michael - I've added you as a watcher. The code has been made available via Moodle Plugins (http://moodle.org/plugins/view.php?plugin=block_massaction) but I wanted to see if there seemed to be interest in including in core or if this should instead be moved to CONTRIB. Peace - Anthony
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J Ross Nicoll added a comment -

Huy, that seems to work well on our test installation of Moodle 2.1.2.

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J Ross Nicoll added a comment - Huy, that seems to work well on our test installation of Moodle 2.1.2.
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Rob added a comment -

Hi Huy,

I have installed Mass Actions on 2.1.3+, and have noticed very slow load times for moving course resources/activities. The browser spins for 4 to 5 minutes. If I close the browser before the page loads, log back in, and visit the course, the items actually have moved. It is just the course page load that lags. Deleting, show/hide, etc. are very quick.

The server runs Suse 11.4, Mysql 5.1, PHP 5.3. I looked in the slow query log for Mysql and did not find anything related to Mass Actions.

Any ideas?

Rob

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Rob added a comment - Hi Huy, I have installed Mass Actions on 2.1.3+, and have noticed very slow load times for moving course resources/activities. The browser spins for 4 to 5 minutes. If I close the browser before the page loads, log back in, and visit the course, the items actually have moved. It is just the course page load that lags. Deleting, show/hide, etc. are very quick. The server runs Suse 11.4, Mysql 5.1, PHP 5.3. I looked in the slow query log for Mysql and did not find anything related to Mass Actions. Any ideas? Rob

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