Hi Currently it does not seem possible to save the Rise source files to one's local machine. As we plan do develop some modules in Rise for clients, we would need to send them the source files if they would like to modify the modules themselves at a later stage. I understand that there may be sharing of Rise files between accounts for collaborative work in the near future, is there a timeframe for rollout on this? Do you know if or how source files can be saved, or when this may be implemented?

I don't think anyone here is requesting offline editing. What we're asking for is CONTROL of our own intellectual property, so that it can be passed along to clients or to our successors if we move on. I have a repository (on our own servers, with our own security) of all of my authored content. When I move on, someone else will gain access to that repository. No one here is asking for the keys to the kingdom. We're asking for a source file that WE can store locally, so that WE are responsible for its security, so that WE always know where to find it and can send it on to a client at the end of a contract or can pass it to our successor in a way that WE think makes sense. If that file then has to be edited in the cloud with a valid Rise 360 subscription, that's fine - it's no different than my successor having to buy the software used to create any other initial file. But not to allow us to control our own intellectual property is clearly a problem for a lot of us, and will result in us not utilizing Rise 360 (however useful a product it may be). I want to store all of my content in ONE place, so no one has to wonder where it is. ALL OF IT. And I want my security people to control who sees it, and who can edit it. How it gets edited depends on the type of file - and a Rise 360 file which is only editable with a valid subscription is absolutely fine with me.

I'll add another voice into the mix. We switched to Articulate 360 last year, and have been using Rise 360 a lot in the past few months. A few weeks ago, one of our Rise courses mysteriously disappeared - the published content was gone, resulting in a 'Hmmm, we can't find what you're looking for' message to the user, who reported it to us. When we viewed the link, it was gone - and when we went to re-publish, we found the source file was also missing. Articulate Support was unable to locate the source file and insisted that we must have deleted it - which we didn't. The course had been stable and working from December, had not been modified or updated, none of my team had touched it. Yet it was gone. Because nothing was stored locally or backed up, we didn't even have the published version to refer to - we had to re-create the entire module from scratch. Obviously this had made me extremely motivated to not only backup all of my content, but to deliver it from our own servers and not through Articulate servers. If I can't depend on the content being stable, and if files are just going to disappear and I can't back them up, it's not a reliable solution for us. So... what exactly is Articulate suggesting that I do? Send a copy of every file to myself, and manage the duplicates? I hope you realize this isn't a viable solution. We need a way to store and/or backup our content. Make it editable only through a valid Rise 360 subscription, for sure - but if you can't guarantee that my content is stable, especially if you can't recover something that has disappeared (for whatever reason), you need to provide me with a way to back it up and store it on my own server.

I agree--I would love to be able to give the source files to clients! A client hired me to create a few RISE courses, and the application is so new I don't think either one of us thought about the issue of source files. After I delivered the published files, I realized that the client will not have access to be able to make even minor changes on this course, unless they go through me. That's not acceptable to me!Also, I can't guarantee I will subscribe to 360 next year. As a freelancer, it will depend on whether there is client demand.

This is not really a viable solution. We're working with a Fortune 50 company, and they are strongly advising away from Articulate Rise and fully supporting competing platforms -- for this very reason. For these larger corporations, investing in courseware development -- only to then have it not archivable, not retrievable, not transferrable outside this platform -- is a deal killer; we're seeing it first-hand. You have a decent product. I hate to see it bested by the likes of Elucidat et al. My strong recommendation: Get it on the feature roadmap, ASAP.

5 years ago, this was 'on the roadmap' but for some reason it is no longer. Articulate seems to be missing the point of the request - and on purpose. I see continued comments from staff about not really understanding the purpose of the request and offering non-work-arounds - this is disingenuous. It's strong-arm strategy for sales. My clients need the source files - not the web or the pdf version, or the media files but the actual source copy that they could upload to Rise for editing after a buying a subscription. They need the security of knowing that if they become unhappy with my services, I can't hold their courses hostage because I'm the only one with access to the material through my Articulate account. They need ownership and control of their intellectual property. I need the source files - for archiving offline in case you somehow lose the data on your servers. As a professional it's irresponsible for me to not have some sort of redundancy built in for my data and content, but your platform prevents me from fulfilling this basic responsibility.

Saving Rise Source Files to Local Hard Drive

laytonFogah-585
Community Member
6 years ago
Any update on whether or not you can save source files from RISE locally? It seems like a request that many users would like to see. Hopefully the smart guys & girls at Articulate make it happen.
AlyssaGomez
Staff
6 years ago
Hi Layton!

Right now, we don't have plans for adding a source file feature to Rise 360.

That being said, don't worry about losing your content if you leave your current Rise 360 team. The admin of your team will have the option to reassign all your courses to another team member before you leave.

In addition, be sure to check out our recommendations for freelancers working with Articulate 360 teams!
MeenuNanwani1
Community Member
5 years ago
Hello, has there been update on this new feature to save Rise files on a localized hard drive for future editing instead of editing on the cloud?
AlyssaGomez
Staff
5 years ago
Hi Meenu,

Because Rise 360 is cloud-based, all course editing is done online. There isn't a way to download a course for offline edits.
PrishMoodley
Community Member
5 years ago
Hi,

As I am new to rise, I saved the file to my local drive. Now I am unable to get it back onto the rise platform. Please can you help me move the file back onto Rise.

Thanks
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AlyssaGomez
Staff
5 years ago
Hi Purshotan! Rise 360 course editing is fully web-based, so there isn't a way to upload a published output file back into Rise 360 for editing.

Do you still have this course on your Rise 360 dashboard, or is it in your Deleted courses folder?
PrishMoodley
Community Member
5 years ago
I nave managed to locate it after I select edit course. Is it normal to be like this?
- Crystal-Horn
  Staff
  5 years ago
  Purshotan, this is what you should see on your Rise 360 dashboard. Let me know if something doesn't look right on your end! You can attach a screenshot in the conversation by replying here.
RachelFriem-5e5
Community Member
4 years ago
So the zip files with the SCORM package are useless- it is not a native file that we can save and upload for edits later? Can we transfer the Rise course to someone else who has Rise (the client?)? My client wants the ability to make simple changes on their own.
- DavidTait
  Super Hero
  4 years ago
  Yes, you can transfer your course to another Rise license holder.
- hazelB
  Staff
  4 years ago
  Hi Rachel!
  
  You can follow the steps in this link if they have a separate subscription. They will have an independent copy of the course.
PhyllisDewan-88
Community Member
4 years ago
Hello,

Sorry I am completely new to Rise. I manage our LMS and I have someone who created a Rise course. Normally when we have a course I have to put our specific player on the course. for some standardization. Reading history on this forum I see that we cannot have a file given to me 1) to store all resource files in our own library; and 2) I can't get a file to put our player on it.

Looking at options for Rise I can only export it as web, scorm or pdf.

Is my understanding correct?

Sorry...but as I said, I am new to Rise.

Thank you
LeaSAgato
Staff
4 years ago
Hi Phyllis,

Rise is an online tool, and you need to be logged in on the website to edit and publish your courses. There isn't a way to download a copy of your course for saving on your drive. You're right, you can export your Rise courses in the following format:

LMS (SCORM) Package

Web-Only Output

PDF File

Are you looking to host your published course on a website or LMS? What sort of player do you need to add to your course?