Paste grades into iSams Mark Books + Paste data into Bulk Update + Make links clickable in LS Reports and Student Notes
iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) Extension
I created iSams Utilities extension after I had to start using Mark Books in iSams and discovered there was no built-in copy-paste functionality. The idea of having to click thousands of times to enter all the grades for reports did not sit well with me, so I made this extension. No more endless clicking and selecting each grade individually! Simply copy a column of grades from your source (Google Sheets, Excel, or similar) and paste them all at once into a mark book.
As I work with iSams more and more, I expect to be adding other features to iSams Utilities that improve user interface and functionality of iSams to make my life as a teacher and iSams admin easier. Hope it makes your life as a teacher a little easier, too!
The extension loads automatically (can be turned off on the Options page - see below) on iSams Mark Book pages when in 'editing' mode. Currently it only lets you paste one column of grades at a time. On the very first paste, Google Chrome will prompt you to 'allow isams.cloud website to access your clipboard' - make sure to click \"Allow\", or you won't be able to paste any grades!
iSams Utilities does not require any special permissions beyond knowing when you are on isams.cloud website. No personal user data is collected by this extension. Enjoy!
**FEATURES**
- NEW: Bulk Update pasting - you can now paste data from a spreadsheet into a column in Bulk Update window
- NEW: Clickable links in Student Notes (Pupil Manager module) - converts URLs in Previous Pupil Notes descriptions into clickable links
- On LS and G&T Report print preview pages, converts URLs in Notes field into clickable links - now LS admins can put a link to a shared Google Doc into student Notes, instead of having to upload a document, and re-upload every time it is updated!
- Works in the new iSams user interface
- On iSams Mark Book page with Mark Book is 'edit' mode, lets you copy/paste grades from external source (Google Sheet, MS Excel, or similar). Grades can be pasted into mark book one column at a time (for now)
- Loads automatically (can be disabled in Options - see below)
- Simple guided user interface
- Basic data validation built-in:
* Checks that number of rows of data being pasted matches the number of students in the mark book / bulk update window
* Checks that grades values being pasted into mark book match acceptable grade values
**OPTIONS**
- Enable/disable automatic loading of iSams Utilities on supported pages in iSams
To access iSams Utilities' Options, right-click on the extension's icon in the Chrome toolbar and select 'Options'.
When automatic loading is disabled, you can still manually start iSams Utilities on supported iSams page by right-clicking on the page and selecting 'iSams Utilities' item.
**HELP & SUPPORT**
Please report any issues with iSams Utilities on the project's Issues page on GitHub: https://github.com/azadisaryev/iSamsUtilities/issues
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) 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 iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) 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 iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) 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 iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) 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 iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) 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 iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) extension file
Select and download the iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) 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 iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) 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 iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) 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 iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) 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 iSams Utilities (formerly iSams GradesPaster) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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