Allows users of BrightSpace to open PDF's, video's and text shown in the 'Content' tab in a separate tab using a button.

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Version
1.5
Update
June 13, 2024
Size
12.72KiB
Developer
Category
Users
235
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension Extension

Why this extension?
The virtual learning environment BrightSpace is used by over 1000 educational institutions and businesses worldwide. However, files on the 'Content' tab such as PDF's and video's are shown using a built-in viewer. Users that would like to switch between several files either find themselves clicking between the various topics on BrightSpace or downloading them first and then opening them in separate tabs. This hinders productivity and is not the best user experience. It would be great if users could easily open such files in new tabs.

What does this extension do?
This extension allows the users to open PDF's and video's (such as lecture recordings) on BrightSpace in a new Google Chrome tab, by adding a new button on the content pages. Clicking this button will open a new tab containing the content that is currently active.

Does it always work?
The extension works with PDF files and video's both for students and course administrators. There are, however, several ways to upload documents, and not all are supported by this extension. Nonetheless, most should work.

For a list of supported institutions, see https://github.com/WesselvanDam/bs-extension/tree/main#supported-institutions

Don't see yours? Place the link that your institution uses in a comment and I will add support as soon as possible.

For the source code of this extension, see https://github.com/WesselvanDam/bs-extension
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extension file

Select and download the BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install BrightSpace Open In New Tab Extension extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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