Changing attributes of a directory or file

You can change the attributes of a directory or file using NetWare Administrator or FILER. Both procedures are described in this topic.

Changing attributes using NetWare Administrator

The following list describes the prerequisites:

• A 386 or later workstation and NetWare Administrator

• The Modify right to the file or directory whose attributes you want to change

1. From the Windows Program Manager or the OS/2 desktop, click on the ``NetWare Administrator'' icon.

2. Using the browser, select a directory or file.

   For information on moving around in the browser and selecting objects, choose ``Help'' from the menu bar.

3. From the ``Object'' menu, choose ``Details''.

4. From the ``Identification'' page, choose ``Attributes''.

5. Select the check boxes for the attributes that you want to set or change for this directory or file.

6. To close the ``Object'' dialog box and save the new attributes, choose ``OK''.

Changing attributes using FILER

The following list describes the prerequisites:

• A workstation running DOS 3.30 or later and FILER

• A minimum of 512KB of memory available on the workstation

• The Modify right to the file or directory whose attributes you want to change

1. At the DOS prompt, type
   
   FILER

   A list of available options appears.

   Your current context, Volume object, and path are shown in the upper left corner of the screen.

2. Select ``Manage Files and Directories''.

   The ``Directory Contents'' list appears.

3. Find and select the file or directory you want.

   • If the item you want appears in the list, select it and press <F10>.

   • If the item is not on the list, browse a directory by selecting it and pressing <Enter> until you see the item you want. Select it and press <F10>.

   • If you cannot find what you want, check the Volume object name in the upper left corner of the screen. If you are in the wrong Volume, you can change it by returning to the Available Options menu and choosing Select Current Directory.

4. Select ``View/Set File [or Directory] Information'' and press <Enter>.

   Information for the file or directory appears.

5. To modify an attribute, use the arrow keys to move to the ``File [or Directory] Attributes'' field and press <Enter>.

   The attributes for that file or directory appear.

6. Modify the attribute by completing one of the following steps:

   • To delete an attribute, select it and press <Del>. Select ``Yes'' when you are prompted to delete the attribute.

   • To add an attribute, press <Ins>. Select the attribute you want to add and press <Enter>.

     To assign more than one right, press <F5> to mark the rights, and then press <Enter>.

7. To exit, press <Esc> until the menu you want appears.