At the moment (in Moodle 1.6beta) it is still not possible to export/import Cloze (embedded) questions. Are there any plans to make this possible (e.g. in MOODLE XML format)?
Joseph
PS I do realize that, due to the very special nature of the Cloze question type, making an export/import engine might be quite a challenge.
For the (rare?) users of Cloze/Embedded type of Quiz questions, I am pleased to announce that it is now possible to export/import question categories containing such Cloze questions.
MOODLE - New XML export/import functionality for Quiz Cloze-type questions
by Philippe Vignoles (and Joseph Rezeau) 28 MAY 2006.
There are 2 different versions: for all 1.5+ (including 1.5.4) versions and for 1.6 version.
NOTE.- The version for 1.6 includes support for Joseph Rézeau's regexp question type. More info here.
Rationale
Standard distributions of Moodle 1.5+ and 1.6 (beta) do NOT include support for exporting/importing Cloze/Embedded type questions. We are providing support for these questions (for the Moodle XML format only). All you have to do is to copy the relevant format.php file to overwrite the format.php file in your current Moodle installation. Please
note that this new functionality does not restrict export/import to Cloze-type questions; it will allow you to export/import question categories containing all types of questions, including Cloze-type questions.
Installation
FOR MOODLE 1.5+
Copy file \15\format.php to overwrite file \moodle\mod\quiz\format\xml\format.php.
FOR MOODLE 1.6
Copy file \16\format.php to overwrite file \moodle\question\format\xml\format.php.
IMPORTANT.- When exporting/importing question categories including Cloze type questions, always select "Moodle XML format" from the export/import File format dropdown list!
It would be helpful if as many Moodlers as possible would test this new functionality so that we could propose to make it part of a future Moodle distribution (maybe 1.7). Please report bugs, etc. in this thread or directly to Joseph Rézeau.
Joseph
In previous post, I forgot to mention that the new proposed XML export/import facility also supports the Description type of question. In enclosed zip file: added French readme file and new format.php file for Moodle 1.6 with Description question support.
Joseph
I have tried to install that usefull feature for me. Thank you for your efforts in developping something like it.
I use 1.5.3+
It does work when I tried to export CLOZE questions.
It does not work when I tried to import the same .xml file back.
After importing process I can see questions in a category - but those questions are empty they consist only from "Array "
Another problem exists: I use cyrillic(Russian) letters in questions - some of them transcoded incorrectly during export process (import could not be tested)
Hello Joseph,
I downloaded and installed format.php and I do have the same problem of "Array" being the only thing imported.
Do you have a sample or example of the XML file that I can use as a reference ?
Thanks,
Joseph
I am using 1.5.4 .. I managed to import multiple questions using the sample XML you had available. I think my error was due to html tags within the xml
eg <p> instead of <p>
I am having some other trying to get some special characters in like a div sign for instance - I have tried ÷ , ÷ etc but they do not seem to work. I am continuing to try some things.
But this embedded Cloze type is just wonderful. Thank you!
Is there any chance to add a Penalty factor: field export and import. It would be very usefull for me and for others.
Also cyrillic support is critical for me. Now all cyrillic letters are converted into some chineese or japaneese...
