Enable XBlocks for a course

To install a new XBlock, follow the steps below:

• Log in to your server console.

• Download the module.

• Load the Bitnami stack environment:

    $ sudo /opt/bitnami/use_edx
  

• Load the Open edX virtual environment:

    $ source /opt/bitnami/apps/edx/venvs/edxapp/bin/activate
  

• Install the XBlock using pip:

    $ pip install /path/to/downloaded/xblock/
  

  NOTE: The installation steps could differ depending on the XBlock. Check the provider documentation to get more information.

• Restart the Apache server to load the changes.

Next, enable the XBlock for the course, as follows:

• Navigate to the course in Studio.

• Click the “Settings -> Advanced settings” menu.

• Specify the XBlock to use in the “Advanced Module List” area using a comma-separated list. Note that you can find the name of the module in the provider documentation.

  

You should now be able to use the extension. To check this, create a new unit and select the “Advanced” button:

You should see the modules previously specified: