Resource Library

Items consist of an electronic file or a uniform resource locator (URL).

Any type of electronic file may be added to the library, including multimedia objects.

To Add an Individual Item

1.Click on a folder where the item is to be added

2.Click the Add new item icon

3.Select the item type, File or URL

4.Add an item Title

5.Add optional Notes if appropriate

6.Click Upload

Note: If the file is large, it make take some moments before the receipt page is displayed.

Note: Files with extensions .exe .bat .java .jsp .js will be rejected

Folders and items can also be added to the library in bulk by using the Drag-and-drop feature. This is a useful way to copy an existing files from a local or networked drive.

To Add Folders and/or Items in Bulk

1.Open the library folder where you want to add the folders and/or items

2.Click the drag/drop function link

3.A Drop Zone panel will be displayed

4.Open Windows Explorer and size the window so the drop-zone is visible

5.Select the folders and/or items in Windows Explorer that you wish to copy

6.Drag them with your mouse into the Drop Zone

7.The selected folders and/or items will be copied into the open library folder

Note: The drag-drop function uses a Java applet. It will not function unless your browser is configured to allow applets.

Note: Files with extensions .exe .bat .java .jsp .js will be ignored and will not be added.

To Edit an Individual Item

1.Click on the icon next the item

2.To change the title and /or notes, click the Edit link

3.To move the item to another folder or library, click the Move link

4.To replace the item, click the Replace link

5.To delete an item, click the Delete link

A grayed-out properties icon indicates that you do not have permission to edit the item. See library roles.

Note: Changes made to, or deletions made of library items will not affect documents (evidence) in standards or plans, even if they were previously copied from the library.