Copying Files in Filebox

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Copying Files in Filebox

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Overview

 

Files can be copied to other folders but only inside each Filebox area (Inbox/Outbox). It is NOT possible to copy files from Inbox to Outbox or vice versa.

 

Step-by-Step

 

1. In the Site Dashboard's "Control Panel", click Data Sync Button_Site to access Filebox Sub Module Button . Click it and open the "Filebox" page.

 

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TIPRemember that Inbox is the Filebox area that is open by default. If you want to copy Outbox files into other Outbox folders, you must click Site_Filebox_Outbox to open it.

 

2. On the left section, select the folder/sub-folder that contains the file(s) to be copied. If necessary, use the Navigation Plus and Navigation Minus buttons to navigate.

 

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3. The content of the selected folder is displayed on the right section. Select the file(s) to copy by checking the corresponding Check box.

 

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4. Click Copy Config Header Button. This opens the "Copy Selected File(s)" window.

 

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5. Select the destination folder from the drop-down.

 

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Note

If you want to copy the selected file(s) into the current area's root, select "/".

Ex.If you want to distribute files to all the devices at once, add them to the Outbox's root. Follow this step-by-step in the Outbox area.

 

 

6. Click Confirm button to conclude the operation.

 

7. To verify the operation's success, click the destination folder (on the left section) to open its content (on the right section).

 

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The copied files are displayed in the destination folder.

 

 

Possible Error Message(s)

 

Error Message Filebox edit item error1

 

Occurrence: When clicking Confirm button.

Cause: Folders cannot be copied.

Action: No action. It is NOT possible to copy a folder. The "copy" operation is, therefore, canceled.