Managing Static Files

You can upload static files to your workspace using the Static File Repository.

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Uploading Static Files

To upload static files:

  1. On the Workspace home page, click the Application Builder icon.

  2. Select an application.

  3. Click Shared Components.

    The Shared Components page appears.

  4. Under Files, select Static Files.

    The Static Files page appears.

  5. A Search bar displays at the top of the page. Available controls include:

    • Select columns to search - Resembles a magnifying glass. Click this icon to narrow your search. To search all columns, select All Columns.

    • Text area - Enter case insensitive search criteria (wildcard characters are implied) to search for a name and then click Go.

    • Go button - Executes a search or applies a filter.

    • View Icons - Displays each file as a large icon. To edit a file, click the appropriate icon.

    • View Report - Displays each file as a line in a report. To edit a file, click the name.

    • Actions menu - Use the Actions menu to customize the report view. See "About the Actions Menu".

  6. To upload a file, click Create.

  7. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Editing an Uploaded File

You can edit static files smaller than 30,000 bytes by selecting the file name. Otherwise, you must edit the file offline and upload it again.

To edit a static file smaller than 30,000 bytes:

  1. On the Workspace home page, click the Application Builder icon.

  2. Select an application.

  3. Click Shared Components.

    The Shared Components page appears.

  4. Under Files, select Static Files.

    The Static Files page appears.

  5. A Search bar displays at the top of the page. Available controls include:

    • Select columns to search - Resembles a magnifying glass. Click this icon to narrow your search. To search all columns, select All Columns.

    • Text area - Enter case insensitive search criteria (wildcard characters are implied) to search for a name and then click Go.

    • Go button - Executes a search or applies a filter.

    • View Icons - Displays each file as a large icon. To edit a file, click the appropriate icon.

    • View Report - Displays each file as a line in a report. To edit a file, click the name.

    • Actions menu - Use the Actions menu to customize the report view. See "About the Actions Menu".

  6. Select a file.

  7. If the file is smaller than 30,000 bytes, edit the file.

  8. In Notes, edit or enter notes describing the file.

  9. Click Apply Changes.

Downloading an Uploaded File

To download an uploaded file:

  1. On the Workspace home page, click the Application Builder icon.

  2. Select an application.

  3. Click Shared Components.

    The Shared Components page appears.

  4. Under Files, select Static Files.

    The Static Files Repository appears.

  5. Click View Report.

    A report appears.

  6. Select the Download icon next to the appropriate file.

Deleting an Uploaded File

To delete an uploaded static file:

  1. On the Workspace home page, click the Application Builder icon.

  2. Select an application.

  3. Click Shared Components.

    The Shared Components page appears.

  4. Under Files, select Static Files.

    The Static Files Repository appears.

  5. A Search bar displays at the top of the page. Available controls include:

    • Select columns to search - Resembles a magnifying glass. Click this icon to narrow your search. To search all columns, select All Columns.

    • Text area - Enter case insensitive search criteria (wildcard characters are implied) to search for a name and then click Go.

    • Go button - Executes a search or applies a filter.

    • View Icons - Displays each file as a large icon. To edit a file, click the appropriate icon.

    • View Report - Displays each file as a line in a report. To edit a file, click the name.

    • Actions menu - Use the Actions menu to customize the report view. See "About the Actions Menu".

  6. Select a file.

  7. Click Delete.