The QA testing site may be used for running this test, though you'll need admin access (see the QA testing guide for details of how to request admin access). Begin just after the hourly reset to give yourself plenty of time to complete the test! Alternatively, you can use your own test site.

You'll also need a Flickr API key and secret, please refer to this document on how to get one.

• Please note: Flickr API key creation is currently available for Pro accounts only, so feel free to ask in the QA chat for a testing credentials.

Setup

• Ensure your site is using HTTPS.
• Ensure enableportfolios setting is enabled in Site administration > Advanced features.
• Go to Site Administration > Plugins > Portfolios > Manage portfolios
• Ensure "File download" portfolio is enabled and visible.
• Set "Flickr.com" to "Enable and visible" and click Settings.
• Enter the "API key", "Secret string" and copy the "Callback URL" in the text below the fields, it looks similar to "https://qa.moodledemo.net/portfolio/add.php?postcontrol=1&type=flickr"
• Back to your Flickr key page and add the "Callback URL" you copied
• Create a course with a student enrolled and a forum activity.

Testing

1. Log in as student, go to the forum activity and click "Add discussion topic"
2. When the form expands, click "Advanced".
3. Fill the form setting a subject and message, add a image to the attachment field and click "Post to forum"
4. Go to the forum post and click the "Export to portfolio" link in the bottom part of the post.
5. Set "Select destination" as "File download" and click "Next" until the export is completed.
6. Verify the downloaded file and ensure both the post and attachment are correct.
7. Go back to the forum post and now click the plus icon next to the image you attached
8. Now set "Select destination" as "Flickr.com" and click "Next"
9. You will be redirected to the Flickr authentication page, proceed with the authorization.
10. Access your Flickr account and verify that the image is exported correctly to Flickr.