Creating directories 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 Create right to the parent directory of the new directory

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. Make sure you are in the correct location in the Directory tree when you create the new directory.

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

   The ``Directory Contents'' list appears.

3. Find and select the volume, directory, or subdirectory in which you want to create a new directory by completing the following steps:

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

   • 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 <Ins>.

   • 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. When you are prompted, type the name of the new directory and press <Enter>.

   The directory or subdirectory is created. After you create it, you can change default attributes, assign rights, and make trustee assignments for the directory or subdirectory.

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