Grid Format

Course formats ::: format_grid
Maintained by Gareth J BarnardGareth J Barnard
A modular and visual course format. Hides all topics and creates a grid of icons (one for each topic) with short titles. Clicking on an icon brings up the content from the corresponding topic.

Grid Format 2.3.3

Moodle 2.3
Released: Thursday, 22 August 2013, 11:48 PM
Grid Course Format
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Package tested in: Moodle version 2012062504.01 release 2.3.4+ (Build: 20130118)

Required version of Moodle
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Requires Moodle version 2012062504.01 release 2.3.4+ (Build: 20130118) because of MDL-36095.

Please ensure that your hardware and software complies with 'Requirements' in 'Installing Moodle' on
'docs.moodle.org/23/en/Installing_Moodle'.

Installation
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1. Ensure you have the version of Moodle as stated above in 'Required version of Moodle'. This is essential as the
format relies on underlying core code that is out of my control.
2. Put Moodle in 'Maintenance Mode' (docs.moodle.org/en/admin/setting/maintenancemode) so that there are no
users using it bar you as the administrator - if you have not already done so.
3. Copy 'grid' to '/course/format/' if you have not already done so.
4. Login as an administrator and follow standard the 'plugin' update notification. If needed, go to
'Site administration' -> 'Notifications' if this does not happen.
5. Put Moodle out of Maintenance Mode.

Uninstallation
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1. Put Moodle in 'Maintenance Mode' so that there are no users using it bar you as the administrator.
2. It is recommended but not essential to change all of the courses that use the format to another. If this is
not done Moodle will pick the last format in your list of formats to use but display in 'Edit settings' of the
course the first format in the list. You can then set the desired format.
3. In '/course/format/' remove the folder 'grid'.
4. In the database, remove the row with the 'plugin' of 'format_grid' in the 'config_plugins' table and drop the
'format_grid_icon' and 'format_grid_summary' tables.
5. Put Moodle out of Maintenance Mode.

Reporting Issues
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Before reporting an issue, please ensure that you are running the latest version for your release of Moodle. The primary
release area is located on https://moodle.org/plugins/view.php?plugin=format_grid. It is also essential that you are
operating the required version of Moodle as stated at the top - this is because the format relies on core functionality that
is out of its control.

All 'Grid format' does is integrate with the course page and control it's layout, therefore what may appear to be an issue
with the format is in fact to do with a theme or core component. Please be confident that it is an issue with 'Grid format'
but if in doubt, ask.

We operate a policy that we will fix all genuine issues for free. Improvements are at our discretion. We are happy to make bespoke
customisations / improvements for a negotiated fee. We will endeavour to respond to all requests for support as quickly as possible,
if you require a faster service then offering payment for the service will expedite the response.

It takes time and effort to maintain the format, therefore donations are appreciated.

When reporting an issue you can post in the course format's forum on Moodle.org (currently 'moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=47'),
on Moodle Tracker 'tracker.moodle.org' ensuring that you chose the 'Non-core contributed modules' and 'Course Format: Grid'
for the component or contact us direct (details at the bottom).

It is essential that you provide as much information as possible, the critical information being the contents of the format's
version.php file. Other version information such as specific Moodle version, theme name and version also helps. A screen shot
can be really useful in visualising the issue along with any files you consider to be relevant.

MyMobile alterations
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If you are using the MyMobile theme you need to change the files 'layout/general.php' and 'layout/embedded.php' in
the theme as follows:

At the bottom of 'general.php':

<?php echo $OUTPUT->standard_end_of_body_html() ?>

Version information

Version build number
2012082201
Version release name
2.3.3
Can be updated from
2.3.2.3 (2012082200)
Can be updated to
2.3.4 (2012082203)
Maturity
Stable version
MD5 Sum
74731cb12df3784dc24e4c6262a0f34f
Supported software
Moodle 2.3

Version control information

Version control system (VCS)
GIT
VCS repository URL
VCS branch
MOODLE_23_STABLE
VCS tag
V2.3.3

Default installation instructions for plugins of the type Course formats

  1. Make sure you have all the required versions.
  2. Download and unpack the module.
  3. Place the folder (eg "myformat") in the "course/format" subdirectory.
  4. Visit http://yoursite.com/admin to finish the installation