bSpace How-To Library

Release Materials on Specific Dates

bSpace includes options which allow you to choose when material is made available to the members of your course or project site.=

Before you begin, make sure:

• you are logged in to bSpace with your CalNet ID or guest account (http://bspace.berkeley.edu)
• you have clicked the tab for the site you want to update
• you have editing privileges in the site

Tools with Release Date Control

• Resources & Drop Box
• Announcements

Resources & Drop Box

1. After using the Add menu to upload a file, click the Add details for this item link.
2. In the “Availability and Access” section, there are two options:
   • Show or hide the item
   • Show the item on a certain day and time
   
3. Select the option that meets your needs and click the Upload Files Now button. The file will be visible to you in Resources, but will not be visible to members of your site. Hidden or un-released files will appear to be greyed-out in your view of Resources. To reveal a hidden item or change the settings for your files, click the Edit Details link in the Actions menu.

Announcements

1. Click the Add link in the Announcements tool to start composing a new message.
2. Enter a title and a message in the fields provided.
3. In the “Availability and Access” section, there are two options:
   • Show or hide the item
   • Show the item on a certain day and time
   
4. Select the option that meets your needs and click the Add Announcement button.The announcement will be visible to you in Announcements, but will not be visible to members of your site. Hidden or un-released files will appear to be greyed-out in your view of Announcements.