Bruin Learn / Canvas will undergo scheduled enhancement on Saturday, June 21, 2025. With this update, there will be key updates to the redesigned File page, including:
Interface & Navigation
- A temporary toggle allows users to switch between the new and original interface, with their preference retained across login and logout sessions.
- Large sets of files include pagination
- The folder tree view is removed
- The All My Files button opens to a landing page instead of a folder tree
File Management Enhancements
- Column headers support sorting
- Manage Permissions and Manage Usage Rights open in separate modals for improved clarity.
- The View button is removed
File Interaction Changes
- Moving files or folders by dragging them into other folders is no longer supported
- Drag-and-drop functionality for uploading files into the upload files modal remains available
Selection Behavior Updates
- A Select All checkbox and Individual file selection checkboxes are available
- The Ctrl+A / Cmd+A shortcut for selecting all rows is removed
- Ctrl+Click / Cmd+Click to select individual rows is removed
- Shift+Click to select a range of rows is not supported
- Users can bulk Download, Delete, Move and Edit Permissions and Manage Usage rights
Link Sharing
- Preview links are no longer shareable outside the platform
Please note that users can switch back to the "Old files view" at any time, and there are currently no plans to remove this option. This update introduces a cleaner, more intuitive interface that makes organizing and managing files easier. Features like pagination, sorting, and simplified selection tools significantly improve usability, particularly for users handling large sets of files.
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