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The File Manager is a simple module that allows users to upload files to their phpWebSite sites. These files can be anything from mp3s to archives of data. All files should be categorized via the FatCat categorizer to allow them to show up in key areas of your site. The File Manager

Before uploading a new file, make sure you have decided what the description of the file will be and which of your site's categories the file will fall into. Then, follow these steps to upload your new file:Make sure you are logged in and have permission to use the File Manager.Open your Control Panel.Select the Site Content tab.Find and select the File Manager module.Click Add New File.Click the Browse button under Upload File and select the file you wish to upload.Fill out the description for your file.Select the category or categories this file will belong to.Click Submit.Your file will be saved and you will be presented with the details of the uploaded file.Click Return to Main to return to the current file listing.

Before editing a file, make sure you have decided what changes will be made including the description of the file will be and which of your site's categories the file will fall into. You can also upload a new file to replace the current one. If this is the case, then have in mind where the file is located. Then, follow these steps to edit your file:Make sure you are logged in and have permission to use the File Manager.Open your Control Panel.Select the Site Content tab.Find and select the File Manager module.Find the file you wish to edit in the file listing.Select the check box next to the file you wish to edit.Select the Edit option from the drop down list of actions.Click Go.If you wish to change or update the current file with a new copy, click the Browse button under Upload File and select the file you wish to upload. Once you finish editing, the current file will be replaced by the new one you just selected.If you wish to change or update the description, simply update the text in the Description box.If you wish to change the categories your file appears in, select those categories in the Categories box.Check over your changes one last time to make sure you haven't made any mistakes.Click Submit.Your changes will be saved and you will be presented with the details of the changes.Click Return to Main to return to the current file listing.

Before removing a file, make sure you are positive you want to remove it from the File Manager. Once the file is removed, it cannot be recovered. If you are sure, follow these steps to remove your file:Make sure you are logged in and have permission to use the File Manager.Open your Control Panel.Select the Site Content tab.Find and select the File Manager module.Find the file you wish to remove in the file listing.Select the check box next to the file you wish to remove.Select the Delete option from the drop down list of actions.Click Go.You will be asked to confirm the deletion of the file. If you are sure click Yes, otherwise click No.If you select Yes, your file will be removed and a success message will be shown.If you select No, you file will not be remove and a message will be shown to confirm the file still exists.Click Back to Main to return to the current file listing.

Hiding and showing a file will hide it from your site visitors or allow your vistors to view the file. Before hiding or showing a file, make sure you are positive you want to hide or show that particular file. Keep in mind, you can select multiple files from the file listing to hide or show. Follow these steps to hide or show your file(s):Make sure you are logged in and have permission to use the File Manager.Open your Control Panel.Select the Site Content tab.Find and select the File Manager module.Find the file(s) you wish to hide or show in the file listing.Click the check box(es) next to the file(s) you wish to hide or show.Select the Hide or Show option from the drop down list of actions.Click Go.The file listing will be refreshed with the file(s) you had selected hidden or visable.