FILER

Manage files and directories.

Synopsis

FILER

Description

Use at the workstation to manage files and directories. FILER works with the file system, not with NDS objects. FILER allows you to

• view and modify files

• change the current directory or server

• view, modify, and add directories and subdirectories

• view and modify rights for files and directories

• view trustees for files and directories

• set confirmation defaults when modifying files

• set file attributes

• set notification if extended attributes are lost

• permanently remove deleted files from your system

• retrieve deleted files that have not been purged

Usage

The Browse screen

The browse screen allows you to navigate the directory tree, change your context, and view objects in the tree.

• To browse up the directory tree to the parent container, choose ``. (parent).''

• To view or edit the properties of the current container object, select ``. (current)'' and press <F10>.

• To browse down the directory tree, choose objects with a plus ``+'' in front of them.

• When you choose a container object, you can see the objects in that container.

• To view or modify an object's properties, press <F10> on the object.

Managing file or directory information

You can manage each file and directory separately. For example, you can view or edit the attributes (DOS and NetWare), status fields, and lists.

Restoring deleted files or directories

You can restore deleted files and directories by choosing Salvage Deleted Files from the initial menu.

Examples

Take the following steps to modify file or directory attributes:

1. type FILER <Enter>

2. select Manage Files and Directories

3. highlight the file or directory whose attributes you want to modify; press <F10>

4. select View/Set File (Directory) Information

5. press <Enter> on Attributes

6. press <F1> for help from here

1. Type FILER <Enter>.

2. select Select Current Directory

3. highlight the volume whose information you want to view; press <F10>

4. select View volume information

5. press <F1> for help from here

1. type FILER <Enter>

2. select Manage files and directories

3. highlight the file or directory whose effective rights you want to view; press <F10>

4. select View/Set File (Directory) Information

5. find Current Effective Rights on the form

6. press <F1> for help from here

1. type FILER <Enter>

2. select Manage files and directories

3. highlight the file or directory that you want to copy; press <F10>

4. select Copy File (Subdirectory's Files)

5. enter the destination directory

6. press <F1> for help from here

1. type FILER <Enter>

2. select Purge deleted files

3. press <F1> for help from here

1. type FILER <Enter>

2. select Salvage deleted files

3. press <F1> for help from here