FILER


Purpose

Use at a workstation to manage files and directories. FILER works with the file system; it doesn't affect Novell Directory Services objects.

Figure 2 shows the functions of FILER.

Figure 2
FILER Functions


Syntax

FILER [/VER]

Parameter Use to

/VER

View the version number of the utility and the list of files it uses to execute.

NOTE:  For help with tasks, press <F1> while you are in the utility.


Using FILER

This section describes features of FILER and explains how to use them.


Using the Browse Screen

By selecting different items in a list, you can either view or edit an item, or you can select a different level of the directory structure to view or edit. Figure 3 shows the main tasks you can perform from the browse screen.

Figure 3
The Browse Screen


Managing File or Directory Information

Each file and directory can be managed separately. Figure 4 displays the various areas you can view or edit.

Figure 4
File Information


Restoring Deleted Files or Directories

To restore deleted files and directories, from the initial menu choose Salvage Deleted Files. You can restore only those files you have the Create right for.


Examples


Modify File or Directory Attributes

  1. Select Manage Files and Directories.

  2. Highlight the file or directory whose attributes you want to modify. Press <F10>.

  3. Select View/Set File (Directory) Information.

  4. Press <Enter> on Attributes.

  5. Press <F1> for help from here.


View Volume Information

  1. Select Select Current Directory.

  2. Highlight the volume whose information you want to view. Press <F10>.

  3. Select View volume information.

  4. Press <F1> for help from here.


View File or Directory Effective Rights

  1. Select Manage files and directories.

  2. Highlight the file or directory whose effective rights you want to view. Press <F10>.

  3. Select View/Set File (Directory) Information.

  4. Find Current Effective Rights on the form.

  5. Press <F1> for help from here.


Copy a File or All Files in a Directory

  1. Select Manage files and directories.

  2. Press <F5> to mark each file you want to copy.

  3. Press <Enter>.

  4. Select Copy Marked Files.

  5. Enter the destination path.


Purge Deleted Files

  1. Select Purge deleted files.

  2. Press <F1> for help from here.


Salvage Deleted Files

  1. Select Salvage deleted files.

  2. Press <F1> for help from here.


Additional Information

Topic See

Directory attributes

Attributes in Concepts.

File attributes

Attributes in Concepts.

Hidden attribute

Attributes in Concepts.