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About transferring files
There are several methods for making files, such as word processing or graphics files, available to other users, or saving them for your own use. Files must be on the server before they can be shared, so no matter which method you use, files that only exist on your own computer are first uploaded.
Note
If you are working with a large file that is only on your own computer, and you, or someone who might download this file, use a modem, consider compressing the file before uploading it. Compressed files often transfer faster and take up less space on the server.
You can share a file by attaching it to a message or by storing it in a container. If you attach the file to a message, you can add explanatory text in the message body, and the message can be forwarded to other users. If you store the file in a container, it is available to anyone with access to that container.
Uploads and downloads (file transfers) take place in the background. While they are going on, you can perform other tasks, including initiating more file transfers. While file transfer is taking place, the File Transfer form is displayed, indicating file transfer progress. After transfer is complete, you can click Open Folder to open the container that holds the files you transferred. If you want this form to close automatically when file transfers are complete, select "Close when finished" before you close the form.
About our terminology
We refer to sharing files, but you can also share FirstClass objects, such as documents, address book entries, bookmarks, and voice greetings.
We describe attaching files to messages, but you can also attach files to other FirstClass objects, such as documents, calendar events and tasks, and personal addresses.
Note
FirstClass objects attached to messages cannot be transferred over the Internet.
Specifying the default folder for downloaded files
When you download a file, FirstClass suggests a default folder as the destination.
To change the default destination folder for downloaded files, select the folder you want as the default at "Download folder" in your general preferences.
Interrupted file transfers
Interrupting file transfers
FirstClass lets you interrupt file transfers before they are complete, and, in some cases, resume these transfers from the point they were interrupted. You may also be able to resume file transfers that were interrupted due to problems such as power failures.
You can interrupt a file transfer as long as the Cancel button is still displayed on the File Transfer form. To interrupt the file transfer, click Cancel.
If you try to disconnect from the server or quit FirstClass before a file has been transferred, you are notified of the file transfer. To stay connected and continue the file transfer, click Cancel. To disconnect immediately and interrupt the file transfer, click Disconnect Now. If you do nothing, the file transfer is completed before you are disconnected or FirstClass quits.
The name of a file that has not been completely transferred is in italics.
Resuming file transfers to servers
Whether you are uploading a file directly to a container or attaching a file to a message, you can resume an interrupted transfer. If the file was being attached to a message, you can resume the file transfer as long as the message is unsent.
To resume a file transfer, select the partially transferred file, then repeat the file transfer procedure you followed originally. The balance of the file is transferred.
Resuming file transfers to your computer
To resume a file download to your computer, repeat the download procedure you followed originally. Select the same destination as you did before, and replace the existing file when prompted. The balance of the file is downloaded.
Note
If you try to resume file transfer by dragging the file, the file transfer will start from the beginning.
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