CPM Staff Tutorials

Remove/hide a folder from a Desmos eTool

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The following Tutorial explains  the steps needed to hide a folder of construction steps from students.  This may be needed to insure that the students do not use the eTool as an answer eTool.

Create a new eTool

2. Once finished, click on the option to remove from view the desired folders. Save file.

3. Remove the extension and paste URL in Browser.

4. Store the modified eTool without the extension for distribution.

  • Check to make sure the eTool is working correctly.
  • Verify the desired folders are hidden
  • Use this URL without the extension to copy in the eBooks, website, and screensteps.
Modify an existing eTool

1. Add the extension below to the URL of the eTool to modify.

  • ?administerSecretFolders (OLD)
  • ?authorFeatures
  • You should have an option now to hide folders.
  • Modify eTool as desired.
  • Save eTool storing the URL for future editing.

2. Once finished, click on the option to remove from view the desired folders. Save file.

3. Remove the extension and paste URL in Browser.

4. Store the modified eTool without the extension for distribution..

  • Check to make sure the eTool is working correctly.
  • Verify the desired folders are hidden
  • Use this URL without the extension to copy in the eBooks, website, and screensteps.
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