Copying or moving files 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 File Scan right to the source directory and the Create right to the destination directory. In addition, to move files (delete them from the source directory), you need the Erase right.

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 the volume, directory, or subdirectory that contains the source files.

   Browse the directory structure by selecting a directory or subdirectory and pressing <Enter> until you see the directory or files you want to copy.

   If you cannot find the directory or files 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.

   Depending on the operation you want to perform next, go to either Step 4 or Step 5.

4. (Optional) To move or copy a directory or subdirectory and all its contents, complete the following steps.

   • Select the directory and press <F10>.

   • Select the option you want from the Subdirectory Options menu.

   • At the prompt, type in the complete path to the destination directory, or press <Ins> to search for the destination directory.

   • Press <F10> to start the copy or move process.

     The progress of the transaction is shown in an information box.

5. (Optional) To copy specific files, complete the following steps:

   • Select the directory containing the files and press <F5>.

   • Press <F5> to mark the files you want to copy.

     Browse the directory structure by selecting a directory and pressing <Enter> until you see the directory or files you want to copy.

     If you cannot find the directory or files 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.

   • After all the files are marked, press <F10>.

   • From the Multiple File Operations menu, select Copy Marked Files.

     The ``Copy Files To:'' box appears.

   • Type in the complete path to the destination directory or press <Ins> to search for the destination directory.

   • Press <F10> to start copying the files.

     The progress of the transaction is shown.

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