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How to create a link to the library, using Moodle blocks

Depending on the theme installed on your platform, the navigation menu to the library of Nolej may not appear. If that's the case, this guide will help you create a link to the library using Moodle blocks.

Prerequisites

  • Plugin installed
  • Administrator account

Steps

  1. Log In and Enter Edit Mode

    Once logged in as a platform administrator and in edit mode, locate the block management panel on the right side of the interface.

    Moodle edit mode

  2. Add a New Block

    Add a new block by selecting the "Text" type from the list of available blocks.

    Add text block

    Configure text block

  3. Configure the Text Block

    Configure the text block by inserting the link to the Nolej library.

    • Title (Optional): Add a title to the block if necessary.
    • Content: Embed the Nolej plugin icon, which can be found at the address of your Moodle installation (<moodle>/local/nolej/pix/nolej.png or <moodle>/local/nolej/pix/nolej_white.png).
    • Icon Dimensions: Set the icon dimensions, typically around 49x46 pixels, considering theme settings and font rendering. Center the icon and describe it as "Nolej Logo".

    Logo properties

  4. Insert the Link

    Save the image and proceed to insert the direct link to the Nolej library, located at the address of your Moodle installation (<moodle>/local/nolej/manage.php).

    • You can choose to open the link in a new window, based on your preference.

    Create link

  5. Set Display Settings

    Set the display of the text block for the entire Moodle platform and apply the changes.

    Block result preview

  6. Verify Block Display

    Ensure that the text block is displayed correctly.

    Block result

  7. Manage Permissions

    Verify and manage permissions related to the text block to ensure appropriate accessibility:

    • Remove permissions for "adding new blocks" and "editing settings" for all roles except administrators, if unnecessary.
    • Manage block display permissions based on the "usenolej" capability, allowing access only to authorized roles (e.g., managers, teachers).

    Open permissions

    Manage roles permissions

  8. Return to Home Page

    Once permission configuration is complete, go back to home page.

  9. Exit Edit Mode

    Exit edit mode to finalize the changes.

Conclusions

The link to the Nolej library will now be visible among the available blocks on the right side of the Moodle interface.

Final result

Other proposals for block and navigation

Banner block

  1. Download banner images

    Choose the banner best matching your moodle theme (official banners can be found here: Moodle Banner Link)

  2. Log in and enter Edit Mode

    Once logged in as a platform administrator and in edit mode, locate the block management panel on the right side of the interface.

    Moodle edit mode

  3. Add a New Block

    Add a new block by selecting the "Text" type from the list of available blocks.

    Add text block

    Configure text block

  4. Configure the new block

    First add a title like 🪄 Nolej, then insert an image and select the banner downloaded earlier.

    Banner configuration

    You can use the original size or find the one who fit the best for your theme

  5. Configure the link

    Click on the banner then on the link button

    Adding link

    Configure the link as below with

    title => Geneate e-learning in minutes
URL => <moodle>/local/nolej/manage.php

    alt text

  6. Save and set permissions

    You can follow step 5 to 9 of Steps

In the navigation bar

  1. Access Site administration

    In Site Administration go to Appearance and then Theme settings

  2. Custom Menu Items

    Create a new menu by inserting this line:

    🪄 Nolej | /local/nolej/manage.php