File and Folder Access
This section describes tasks related to accessing your files and folders.
Creating a Folder
You can only create a folder in mounts created by file protocols or in a folder on a mounted cloud service. You cannot create a folder in a shared folder that's mounted separately by a cloud service.
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Perform one of the following
methods.
Method
Steps
Using the toolbar
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Click
.The Create Folder window opens.
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Specify the folder name.
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Click OK.
Using the left panel
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Right-click the mount.
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Select Create Folder.
The Create Folder window opens.
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Click OK.
File Station creates a new folder.
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Deleting Files and Folders
Deleted files are removed permanently.
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Perform one of the following
methods.
Note:
If the shared folder you want to delete is part of a cloud mount, you can right-click the folder from the left panel and select Delete. If the shared folder is mounted separately, you cannot delete the folder from the left panel.
Method
Steps
Using the toolbar
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Click
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Select Delete.
A confirmation message appears.
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Click OK.
Using the context menu
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Locate a file or folder in the list and then right-click.
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Select Delete.
A confirmation message appears.
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Click OK.
File Station deletes the selected items permanently.
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Opening a File
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Perform one of the following
methods.
Method
Steps
Using the toolbar
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Click
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Click Open.
Using the left panel
Right-click and then select Open.
Opening the file directly
Double-click the file.
File Station opens the selected file.
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Opening a Text File Using Text Editor
This task requires that you install Text Editor from the Application Store. You can only open one text file at a time.
Opening Multimedia Files Using Media Viewer
Media Viewer is an application that allows you to play videos, listen to music, and view photos in File Station. Without Media Viewer, multimedia files open in a new browser on your computer.
To open multimedia files using Media Viewer, you must complete the following steps.
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Install Media Viewer from the Application Store.
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Ensure that File Station supports the multimedia file format. For details, see Supported File Formats.
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Ensure that multimedia files are located within a CIFS/SMB mounted shared folder.
Note:Opening multimedia files that are located in other mounts opens the file in a new browser.
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Select Support multimedia playback and thumbnail display in the mount settings and in General Settings in File Station. To select the option in General Settings, see Modifying General Settings.
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Perform one of the following
methods.
Method
Steps
Using the toolbar
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Click
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Select Play.
Using the context menu
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Right-click the file.
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Select Play.
Opening the file directly
Double-click the file.
File Station opens the file using Media Viewer.
Tip:To download music or video files to your computer, click
and then click
Download. -
Viewing the File or Folder Properties
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Perform one of the following
methods.
Method
Steps
Using the toolbar
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Click
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Select Properties.
Using the context menu
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Locate a file or folder in the list and then right-click.
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Select Properties.
Tip:If the folder you want to view appears on the left panel, you can right-click the folder from the left panel and select Properties.
Depending on your selected items, the Properties window opens and displays the following information.
Field
Description
Selected items
Displays how many items are selected.
Type
Displays the folder or file type.
Size
Displays the file or folder size.
Tip:If you selected multiple items, click
to display the total size
and file count.File Path
Displays the file or folder location.
Modified Date
Displays the date the file or folder was last modified.
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Click
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