70.4 Managing a File Transfer Session

ZENworks 7 Desktop Management enables you to transfer files between the management console and a managed workstation. Right-click the file or folder to view the list of available menu options.

NOTE:Transferring larger files (by launching file transfer from ConsoleOne®) might block the usage of ConsoleOne. In this case, launch the file transfer from desktop4.exe.

The following section explains how you can use File Transfer and the options that are available for working with files from the File Transfer window.

70.4.1 Using File Transfer Window Controls

The left pane of the File Transfer window shows the files in the current folder on the management console and the right pane shows the files on the managed workstation. The following table explains the function of the File Transfer controls:

Table 70-5 File Transfer Window Controls

Menu Option

Toolbar Option

Description

File > Open

Opens the selected file in its associated application at the management console.

Opens the folder with the list of files at the management console.

File > Open with

Opens a dialog box that lists the applications, which are installed on the managed workstation. You can choose the application in which the file must open.

File > New Folder

Creates the folder with the specified name.

File > Delete

Deletes the selected files.

Deletes the folder if the folder selected from the management console is empty.

File > Rename

Renames the selected file.

File > Properties

Displays the properties of a selected file or folder, such as size of the file and the date and time of last modification.

File > Upload

Moves files from the management console to the managed workstation.

File > Download

Moves files from the managed workstation to the management console.

File > Exit

Closes the File Transfer window.

Edit > Cut

Transfers the selected files to the Clipboard.

Edit > Copy

Copies the selected files to the Clipboard.

Edit > Paste

Pastes the selected files from the Clipboard to the current location.

Edit > Select All

 

Selects all the files in the current pane.

Edit > Cancel All

 

Deselects all the files in the current pane.

View Refresh

 

Updates the display in the Operator Station pane and Target Station pane

Help

Displays help for this window.

Up One Level Folder button

Moves one level up in the directory tree.

Right-click the file or folder to view the list of available menu options.

Operator Station Pane

 

The left pane of the File Transfer window shows the files in the current folder on the management console.

Target Station Pane

 

The right pane of the File Transfer window shows the files in the current folder on the managed workstation.