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jsowalsk · 2019-10-24

Hi all,I was wondering if anyone was able to accomplish this:We have a program in Catalog which is now closed for enrollment due to having students having to select the begin course button in their Student Dashboard. Instead, we created individualize...

jsowalsk · 2019-10-15

Hi all,If you are at Educause we hope you will swing by the University of Maryland and the University of Iowa poster about Canvas Catalog at the following times: 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. CT or 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. CT! https://events.educause.edu/annual...

jsowalsk · 2019-10-03

Hi everyone,Tomorrow is our next Catalog Users Group Meeting at 2 PM EST.Here is the link to the agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S0HCT3ifa1ligWnQRLhSZgOUu6VLmMWvGWiKKmUzx-Y/editPlease feel free to add any items you would like to discuss.I...

aharkless · 2019-10-01

Question on parent-child courses in canvas. Is there a way to batch create a parent/child course in Canvas.

hallmans · 2019-09-26

HI:We can use the navigation tool to hide the people tab in the course, so students can't see each other, but they can go into the inbox and use the send drop down to see a list of all students. We need to be bale to turn this off at a course level. ...

greg_lawrence · 2019-09-24

I have noticed that when PayPal issues a refund when a student withdraws from the course, they are not automatically dropped from that course in Catalog.Is there any way to automate this process with the API connection between PayPal and Catalog to a...

jsowalsk · 2019-09-23

Hi everyone,Just a reminder that our next meeting for the Catalog User Group is on Friday, October 4th at 2 PM EST.Here is the agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S0HCT3ifa1ligWnQRLhSZgOUu6VLmMWvGWiKKmUzx-Y/editPlease add items to the agenda ...

tamara_ticknor · 2019-09-11

So I have a student who enrolled in a course through catalogue. They then dropped the course b/c they didn't think they needed it. (it's a lab safety course, non credited). They realized that they indeed do now need the course. The professor sent ...

Mario_Guerra · 2019-08-05

Hi all. Our first set of Catalog courses offer CE credits to licensed professionals. The department has asked if a user's license number can be added to the certificate. We capture license number as an additional User Defined Field (UDF), but I ha...

bernstlc · 2019-06-19

Catalog Users,This is not strictly on topic, but I've been asked to look into new project management software for my Center, which is tasked with developing online courses and programs (both within Catalog and without). Since Catalog folks tend to be...

jmsmit49 · 2019-02-19

Catalog Users Group Canvas Developers meta data seo java script Catalog Community - putting some feelers out there to see if anyone else has experienced search console issues and course page SEO restrictions in their catalog environment. Has anyone ...

jsowalsk · 2018-10-18

Hi All,We have a Catalog customer who has set their courses to 60 days to complete. In addition, they set their start date for the day they would like their students to enroll in the course. However, we found out today that the Catalog customer found...

jfloyd23 · 2018-03-22

We've gotten a request from one of our customers to add some Google Analytics to a specific sub-catalog in order to gather additional data about how customers are interacting with that site. I've played with the custom Javascript section of catalog c...

bromanski · 2017-12-07

I have a question about the Canvas Catalog listing and PayPal – my intention is to have an option where a person would be able to break up a PCE course payment into 3 or more payments for our larger programs. For example, if program tuition was $5,0...

bdoggett · 2017-10-13

I had a user contact me saying they couldn't drop a Catalog course. The course is currently in progress, but she doesn't have the black dial icon on her Student Dashboard. Is anyone else having this issue?

jsowalsk · 2017-09-12

Good morning everyone,I am just wondering who customized their Catalog such as by:Adding dropdown menusPersonalized footerCourse CardShopping CartEtc.Would love for you to share Catalog URL and explain how it has been customized.Thank you in advance,...

sbarry2 · 2017-08-15

One of the on-going problems we face is the Drop button on Catalog. We aren't notified that someone has dropped the course when clicking this button.Has anybody been successful in disabling this button?Is there a way to add some functionality i.e. se...

sherlock · 2016-06-02

We are exploring options to use Canvas Catalog for compliance training. Is anyone else in Higher Ed doing this? In reviewing the Canvas Catalog Guide we are are not seeing specific information on reporting that would be available to track complianc...

rachel2 · 2016-03-31

How does a course show up as "Completed" in the student dashboard?

sean4 · 2016-02-03

In my program, there are three primary required courses and a required capstone course. But in addition, learners must choose three courses from a list of electives. I can't see any way to add electives to the program. Has anyone done this? Is there ...

sbarry2 · 2015-08-27

For the course listings in Canvas Catalog, is there a limit to the image size we can use? Is there a recommended size?

sgilliam · 2015-07-08

We want to use the catalog to include offerings beyond classes and self-paced learning courses from within Canvas. We have many onsite face to face training, as well as webinars that we would like to include in our catalog - right alongside our LMS ...

matekiss · 2024-09-09

Curious about how the Catalog team is evolving our development process? We're shifting to a more agile, feedback-driven approach with smaller, iterative releases that bring value faster and adapt to your needs. Join us as we explore this exciting new...

matekiss · 2024-09-06

You asked, and we listened! The highly requested PowerBI integration is officially on the 2024 roadmap for Catalog. Soon, you’ll have the power to transform raw data into actionable insights with dynamic visualizations, custom dashboards, and predict...

matekiss · 2024-09-04

Since the release of our Catalog update, I've received several questions about the new section sync improvement. Given the interest, I thought it would be helpful to provide a comprehensive overview of this development, its benefits, and a real-life ...

matekiss · 2024-08-12

Are you ready to make your voice heard? We’re looking to add new integrations to Instructure’s Catalog, and we want your input on which tools would make the biggest impact for your institution. Whether it's CRM, accounting, analytics, or marketing, t...

matekiss · 2024-08-06

We're excited to unveil the Beta version of our revamped Promotions page in Catalog, packed with new features designed to make your experience smoother and more efficient. From a powerful search bar to quick action buttons, discover all the enhanceme...

matekiss · 2024-07-26

We're gearing up for an exciting new feature: Salesforce Integration with Catalog! Be among the first to test and shape this groundbreaking enhancement. Interested? Stay tuned for more details on how to join our Beta testing team!

matekiss · 2024-07-22

Are you ready to shape the future of the Canvas Catalog? As one of our valued users, your feedback is crucial in helping us refine and improve the Category menu. We've heard your concerns about the current version, and our dedicated team has develope...

shirenv · 2024-07-16

We just wrapped our 14th InstructureCon last week in Las Vegas! Our team gathered with nearly 3,000 customers and partners from across the globe for over 260 inspiring sessions. The temperature outside soared to over 115 degrees, but inside, the atmo...

matekiss · 2024-07-16

 Meet Máté, the newest addition to our Instructure team!  With a rich background in hospitality IT and a passion for creating products people love, Máté brings a fresh perspective as the new Product Manager of Catalog. From lecturing at Corvinus Un...

KataKeri · 2024-06-21

Important accessibility fixes are coming to Canvas Catalog on June 25th. Changes to the HTML structure may affect your customizations. Check your beta instances now to ensure everything works smoothly before the production release on July 22nd!

KataKeri · 2024-06-05

We’ve listened to your feedback and are enhancing our communication to keep you better informed about updates and news.

KataKeri · 2024-06-03

We will be upgrading to the latest versions of jQuery and jQuery UI. If your institution uses custom JS/CSS, we recommend checking your beta instances.

KataKeri · 2024-05-07

A security update will be released to production on June 3rd to enhance the security of your Catalog account. UPDATE: TLS 1.2 will be supported. Some weak ciphers will be removed but support for TLS 1.2 will continue.

KataKeri · 2024-04-22

Our latest enhancements to User Defined Fields (UDFs) are here to ease the way you manage and collect relevant student data. Dive into the details and get ready to shape the future of UDFs with your feedback.

KataKeri · 2024-02-28

The Catalog Storefront Theme Editor is now in beta, allowing admins to customize the storefront without coding. Root admins can grant subcatalog admins access to the Theme Editor. Admins can toggle between Theme Editor and custom JS/CSS. Current feat...

KataKeri · 2024-02-13

We listened carefully and we've heard you - Catalog Analytics Charts are now back!

KenzHughes · 2024-01-08

Beginning today, Community members will only be able to comment on Product Blogs published in the last six months.

KataKeri · 2023-12-18

Dive into our 2023 feature rewind—packed with game-changing updates, user-centric enhancements, and pivotal milestones. Stay tuned for a journey through our standout achievements!

KataKeri · 2023-12-04

Heads-up: Catalog's release schedule is changed this week.

KataKeri · 2023-11-21

Dear Catalog users, Your input is crucial! At Instructure, we're dedicated to enhancing your experience by tailoring our services to your needs. Take a moment to fill out our quick survey and let us know about your institution's 3rd party integration...

KataKeri · 2023-10-31

Shape Our Future Together!  Take our Catalog/Canvas Course Flow User Experience Survey and make your voice heard. Your insights can lead to an even better cross-product experience. Your feedback matters!

jmitchell3 · 2023-10-02

Read about the three updates to the Instructure Roadmap and get more details from our Catalog and Studio teams.

Edina_Tipter · 2023-10-02

Great news for Catalog users (and future Catalog users) : I am happy to announce that as per our commitments, Catalog data is available, labeled as BETA, via the CD2 API and CLI. Isn’t it great? 珞

KataKeri · 2023-09-29

Besides our committed roadmap items for Q3 the Catalog team worked on some additional features which are now available in production. The Q3 roadmap for Catalog was just the beginning–we added even more additional features and they are available now....

jsailor · 2023-08-18

Feedback from our users plays a critical role in the development of our Canvas Products.

KataKeri · 2023-07-19

Due to scheduled maintenance, Canvas Catalog will be unavailable for short periods of time in August 2023. Here are the details:

KataKeri · 2023-05-02

The day has finally come: The new and improved Catalog Analytics is now available in production

jmitchell3 · 2023-04-05

The April updates to the Instructure Roadmap are now live. Get an overview of the adjustments, then dive into linked articles for more information.

KataKeri · 2023-04-04

There are some changes in Catalog Analytics Improvement's release dates and scope. See below.

KataKeri · 2023-01-30

We're changing our 3 week cadence to 1 week - starting from February 6th, 2023.

Published: 08-21-2024

In this Catalog release (August 21), when the start or end date for a listing section is updated in Canvas, the updates are automatically reflected in Catalog. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as...

Published: 08-14-2024

In this Catalog release (August 26), during checkout, a pop-up message informs users that all sales of bulk seats are final and that unused seats cannot be refunded or transferred. Additionally, the Catalog Promotions page is updated to equip admins...

Published: 07-12-2024

In this Catalog release (July 22), accessibility-related bug fixes to Canvas Catalog are available. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration system, payment gateway, and learning ...

Published: 06-25-2024

In this Catalog release (July 1), during enrollment and registration, the first and last name fields are separate. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration system, payment gatewa...

Published: 05-28-2024

In this Catalog release (June 10), admins can enable the collection of user-defined fields at the enrollment level. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration system, payment gatewa...

Published: 04-09-2024

In this Catalog release (April 22), the User Defined Fields tab is updated to provide Catalog admins with additional features. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration system, pa...

Published: 04-02-2024

In this Catalog release (April 15), the new User Defined Fields tab is redesigned to provide Catalog admins with an improved experience. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration s...

Published: 02-27-2024

In this Catalog release (March 25), admins can customize storefront brand colors, logos, and header images. Additionally, the My Courses link is changed back to open the Canvas Dashboard. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integr...

Published: 02-20-2024

In this Catalog release (February 26), the Audit Log page allows root admins to view revenue changes made by admins and subcatalog admins. Additionally, the link to access Canvas from the user menu is renamed My Courses to provide better clarity. Ca...

Published: 02-02-2024

In this Catalog release (February 5), an improved revenue management experience is available for admins and subcatalog admins. Additionally, analytics charts display data for listings, enrollments, orders, and users. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one ...

Published: 12-07-2023

In this Catalog release (January 8), the Tags page allows admins to view and manage tags directly through the admin console. Additionally, admins can associate a single listing with multiple catalogs. Also, Cross Listing and Tags permissions are add...

Published: 10-31-2023

In this Catalog release (November 20), the new Subcatalog Admins page is available to provide Catalog admins with an improved experience. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration ...

Published: 10-03-2023

In this Catalog release (October 10), search functionality is improved throughout Catalog. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration system, payment gateway, and learning platform....

Published: 09-20-2023

In this Catalog release (September 25), admins can manage tags through the API. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration system, payment gateway, and learning platform. Learn more...

Published: 09-19-2023

In this Catalog release (September 18), admins can remove users through the API. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration system, payment gateway, and learning platform. Learn mor...

Published: 08-14-2023

In this Catalog release (August 21), Catalog supports SKU and detail codes for Transact/Cashnet transactions. Catalog release notes indicate features and updates that are currently available in the Catalog beta environment. These updates will be ava...

Published: 07-17-2023

In this Catalog release (July 31), new Analytics API is available via the public gallery API with paging, filtering, and search capabilities. Catalog release notes indicate features and updates that are currently available in the Catalog beta enviro...

Published: 07-03-2023

In this Catalog release (July 3), the old versions of the Analytics tab and the Reports tab in Admin settings are officially deprecated. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration s...

Published: 06-26-2023

In this Catalog release (June 26), admins can enable or disable Shopping Cart per root catalog in Settings. Additionally, the Catalog listing card formatting is updated to enhance readability. And, Rapyd is a supported payment gateway for Catalog. C...

Published: 04-24-2023

In this Catalog release (May 2), Catalog Analytics is updated to equip users with improved filtering and search functionality, new report types, enhanced reports, and a more user-friendly export mechanism. Catalog release notes indicate features and...

Published: 04-11-2023

In this Catalog release (April 24), the Admin menu is updated to better support browser window minimizing. Catalog release notes indicate features and updates that are currently available in the Catalog beta environment. These updates will be availa...

Published: 03-23-2023

In this Catalog release (March 14), enabling the Enable Self Registration option in the Catalog admin settings allows individuals without a Canvas account to create one directly through Catalog and enroll in Catalog listings. Catalog release note...

Published: 02-22-2023

In this Catalog release (March 6), Catalog is updated to version INSTUI 8. Note: Prior to this release, institutions who use custom JS/CSS should check their beta instances to verify any possible breaks. Catalog release notes indicate features a...

Published: 02-01-2023

In this Catalog release (January 30), the search functionality in Catalog is updated to help users find relevant content faster. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration system, p...

Published: 12-06-2022

In this Catalog release (December 13), users can pre-define opening and closing enrollment dates for listings. Catalog release notes indicate features and updates that are currently available in the Catalog beta environment. These updates will be av...

Published: 11-29-2022

In this Catalog release (December 5), admins can enable/disable bulk purchase on a subcatalog level. Catalog release notes indicate features and updates that are currently available in the Catalog beta environment. These updates will be available in...

Published: 11-21-2022

In this Catalog release (November 21), Xendit is a supported payment gateway for Catalog. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration system, payment gateway, and learning platform. ...

Published: 09-26-2022

In this Catalog release (October 3), PayPal purchase receipts are itemized to provide users with details of what was purchased in Catalog. Catalog release notes indicate features and updates that are currently available in the Catalog beta environme...

Published: 09-19-2022

In this Catalog release (September 19), Google Analytics can be integrated with Catalog. Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration system, payment gateway, and learning platform. L...

Published: 08-29-2022

In this Catalog release (September 5), in the Subcatalog Admins page, the list of subcatalog admin names can be sorted in alphabetical order. Additionally, the subcatalog drop-down menu displays in alphabetical order. Also, the default font is updat...

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