Warning in Default Settings of Media objects

1 Description

There is a usability problem that occurs while copying ILIAS learning modules:
Images in the original and the copy are instances of the same image (which in itself is a good solution).
However, when (unexperienced) users copy a learning module, they may not know this and change the image via "Default Settings" (moreover, the "Change object reference" feature may not be enabled). Such a mistake is quite probable, as users will think a copy is a copy.
 
So, it would be useful to put a warning into the "Default Settings" form, reading:
"Note: Changing the image file might affect other instances of the image. In doubt, check the "Usage" tab."

2 Status

• Scheduled for: Not scheduled yet
• Funding: Required
• Development: Feature is to be developed by tbd

3 Additional Information

• If you want to know more about this feature, its implementation or funding, please contact: suittenpointner (at) qualitus.de

4 Discussion

JF 22 Feb 2012: We agree that this behaviour should be improved. Florian, please put this on to an upcoming agenda again, when you have time to participate and to discuss this issue.

5 Follow-Up