You can only import Desire2Learn ePortfolio packages into your ePortfolio. If you have other items you want to add to your ePortfolio, use the Artifacts tool to add them individually.

Import an ePortfolio package

1. On the Import/Export ePortfolio Content page, click Import.
2. Upload your import file.
3. Click Next.
4. On the Preview page for the import package, enter any New Tags that you want all imported items to have.
5. Click Import.

When you export an item, you also export the item's description, tags, and settings. You do not export information about the user who created the item, users who left comments on the item, or assessments for the item. When you import an item, the system assumes that the item was created by the importing user.

With the exception of HTML presentations [2], you cannot export items for offline viewing. Exported items can only be imported into another Desire2Learn ePortfolio or systems that support the Desire2Learn ePortfolio XML format.

You can export your entire ePortfolio or specific items. If you export specific items, select Automatically include associated items to ensure you also export any related items you might want. If an item has multiple associations, it will only appear once in the exported zip file.

Export all items in your ePortfolio

1. On the Import/Export ePortfolio Content page, click Export.
2. Click All Items.
3. Remove unwanted items from the export list by clicking the ​Remove icon beside those items.
4. Click Export.
5. Click View progress of the export package and click the link for your export file when the file packaging completes.

   Tip If you want to navigate away from this page or close the window, you can retrieve your export package from the Import/Export area in the Recent Activity list.

6. Save the export file to your computer or storage device.

Export specific items in your ePortfolio

1. On the Import/Export ePortfolio Content page, click Export.
2. Click Selected Items.
3. Click Add Items.
4. Select the items you want to export and click Add.
5. Remove unwanted items from the export list by clicking the ​Remove icon for those items.
6. Click Export.
7. Click View progress of the export package and click the link for your export file when the file packaging completes.

   Tip  If you want to navigate away from this page or close the window, you can retrieve your export package from the Import/Export area in the Recent Activity list.

8. Save the export file to your computer or storage device.

Export a single ePortfolio item

Click ​Export from the context menu of an artifact, reflection, collection, presentation, or learning objective. If you export a presentation, there is an option to export it to HTML format. See Exporting presentations to HTML [2] for more information.

See also

• Exporting presentations to HTML [2]

If you have the appropriate permissions, you can export presentations to HTML format directly from a presentation's context menu.

Exporting your presentation to HTML format enables you to keep a copy of your presentation in a viewable format external to the system. This is useful if you change institutions and you don't want to lose your work. Once you export your presentation to HTML, you can host it externally on your own website or save it on your computer to view offline.

Note You cannot import an HTML presentation back into ePortfolio.

Export your portfolio to HTML

1. Click ​Export from the context menu of the presentation you want to export.
2. Choose Export HTML version of presentation.
3. If you want your HTML presentation to include links to pages in the system, select All system links. Links to pages within the system require users to log in to the system and have the appropriate permissions.
4. Click Next.
5. Click the link for your export file when the file packaging is complete.

   Tip If you want to navigate away from this page or close the window, you can retrieve your export package from the Import/Export area in the Recent Activity list.

6. Save the export file to your computer or storage device.

Changes to presentation properties during HTML export