Files Subpanel

Use the Files subpanel to:

• Open File Manager

• Access removable media such as CD-ROMs and diskettes

• Examine file properties

• Run encryption, compression, and archiving commands

• Find files and folders

Icon	Name	Click Behavior	Drop Behavior
	Home Folder	Opens File Manager view of $HOME	Opens File Manager view of dropped folder
	Open Floppy	Loads a diskette in drive and displays File Manager view of it.	None
	Open CD-ROM	Loads a CD-ROM volume in drive and displays a File Manager view of it	None
	Properties	Opens Properties dialog box with no file selected	Opens Properties dialog box for file or folder dropped
	Encryption	Prompts for the file to be encrypted and the encryption key	Encrypts and replaces an unencrypted file; decrypts and replaces an encrypted file
	Compress File	Prompts for file to be compressed	Compresses and replaces an uncompressed file; decompresses and replaces a compressed file
	Archive	Prompts for file or folder to be archived	Archives and replaces dropped file or folder
	Find File	Opens File Finder in default mode	Searches for dropped text as file or folder name