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Moving or copying a file

Moving a file

When you move a file, WebShare moves it from its current location to another location. You can move one or more files at a time.

In order to move a file, you must have delete permission on the file you wish to move and write permission on the directory to which you are moving it.

To move a file

  1. Navigate to the directory from which you wish to move a file.
  2. Identify the file(s) you want to move by selecting the checkbox to the left of the file(s).
  3. Click the Move Webshare image button.
  4. Choose the location to which you wish to move the file by entering the exact path or browsing.
  5. Click the Ok button to move the select file(s).

Copying a file

When you copy a file, WebShare copies it to another location, leaving the original in place. You can copy one or more files at a time.

In order to copy a file, you must have read permission on the file and write permission on the directory to which you are copying it.

To copy a file:

  1. Navigate to the directory from which you wish to copy a file.
  2. Identify the file(s) you want to copy by selecting the checkbox to the left of the file(s).
  3. Click the Copy Webshare image button.
  4. Choose the location to which you wish to copy the file by entering the exact path or browsing.
  5. Click the Ok button to copy the selected file(s).

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Last updated: 2/26/07