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Storing files in containers
You can store a file in a container in two ways:
• upload the file
Files that are uploaded retain their file types. For example, an uploaded .rtf file is still a .rtf file. You cannot perform FirstClass actions, such as searching, on an uploaded file.
• import the file.
Files that are imported are converted to FirstClass documents where possible. This means that you can perform the same FirstClass actions on these documents as you can on any other FirstClass document. If FirstClass cannot convert a file, it will be uploaded instead.
Note
You can upload and import a folder just as you would a file. In both cases, a folder is created in FirstClass. If you uploaded the folder, its contents retain their file types. If you imported the folder, its contents are converted to FirstClass documents where possible.
To upload a file
1 Open the container to which you want to upload the file.
2 Choose File > Upload.
Shortcut
You can drag files to the container to upload them. If you drag files, skip the remaining step; file transfer begins immediately.
3 Select the file you want to upload.
You can select multiple files or a folder.
After a file is uploaded, it has the subject Uploaded File. You can change this subject if desired.
To import a file
1 Open the container to which you want to import the file.
2 Choose File > Import > Import Files and Folders.
3 Select the file you want to import.
You can select multiple files or a folder.
Changing the subjects of uploaded files
You can change the subject Uploaded File to make it more descriptive. To do this, open the uploaded file's properties, then type the subject you want at "Subject".
Copying attached files to containers
You can place a copy of a file attached to a message into a container. To do this, drag the attachment to the container.
Copying stored files to your computer
You can copy files stored in containers to your computer in two ways:
• download the file
If you are downloading a file, it retains its file type. For example, a downloaded .htm file is still a .htm file. It also retains information such as modification date. If there is a file with the same name at the destination, the downloaded file will overwrite it.
• export the file.
If you are exporting a file, it retains its file type. For example, an exported .htm file is still a .htm file. If there is a file with the same name at the destination, a number will be appended to the exported file's name.
You can also export a FirstClass object. Exported FirstClass objects are converted to .rtf files with embedded FCML header information.
Tip
You can download and export a container just as you would a file. In both cases, a folder is created on your computer (conferences are converted to folders). The contents of the container are treated in the same way as if you had downloaded or exported an individual file.
To download a file
1 Select the file.
You can select multiple files.
2 Choose File > Download.
Shortcut
Drag the file to the desired location on your computer. If you drag the file, skip the remaining step; file transfer begins immediately.
3 Select the location where you want the file to be saved.
To export a file
1 Select the file.
You can select multiple files.
2 Choose File > Export.
3 Select the location where you want the file to be saved.
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