FILER

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.

Syntax

FILER

Using FILER

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. Note that you can only restore files for which you have you have Create right.

Examples

To	Do the following
Modify file or directory attributes	Type FILER <Enter>. Select "Manage Files and Directories." Highlight the file or directory whose attributes you want to modify. Press <F10>. Select "View/Set File (Directory) Information." Press <Enter> on "Attributes." Press <F1> for help from here.
View volume information	Type FILER <Enter>. Select "Select Current Directory." Highlight the volume whose information you want to view. Press <F10>. Select "View volume information." Press <F1> for help from here.
View file or directory effective rights	Type FILER <Enter>. Select "Manage files and directories." Highlight the file or directory whose effective rights you want to view. Press <F10>. Select "View/Set File (Directory) Information." Find "Current Effective Rights" on the form. Press <F1> for help from here.
Copy a file or all files in a directory	Type FILER <Enter>. Select "Manage files and directories." Highlight the file or directory that you want to copy. Press <F10>. Select "Copy File" (Subdirectory's Files). Enter the destination directory. Press <F1> for help from here.
Purge deleted files	Type FILER <Enter>. Select "Purge deleted files." Press <F1> for help from here.
Salvage deleted files	Type FILER <Enter>. Select "Salvage deleted files." Press <F1> for help from here.

Additional Information

Topic	See
Directory attributes File attributes Hidden attribute	"Attributes" in Concepts