Description
Custom file extensions cannot be uploaded to an Ultra Assignment when a custom file extension is configured alongside a default permitted file type such as Word. The custom file uploads successfully when configured as the only permitted file type.
Steps to Replicate
Log into Blackboard Learn as an administrator
Create an Ultra course
Create an Assignment and make the Assignment visible to students
Open the Assignment settings and select File upload and text entry
Under Permitted File Types, select Word (.doc, .docx)
Add a custom file extension such as .java or .pbix
Save the Assignment settings
Access the Assignment as a student or through Student Preview
Open the Assignment and select the file upload option
Select All Files in the file picker
Select a file with the custom .java or .pbix extension and attempt to upload it
Observed Behavior:
The file with the custom extension cannot be added to the Assignment submission when the custom file extension is configured alongside a default permitted file type
Expected Behavior:
Files with custom extensions should be added successfully to the Assignment submission when the custom extension is configured alongside other permitted file types
Affected Versions
Learn 4001.0.0
Target Release
Future Reference