Copying/Moving Documents/Folders

Using the Cimatron E Explorer, documents/folders can be copied or moved to another folder.

Note: Documents can also be copied to the same folder; in this case the file name is prefixed with Copy of.... If multiple copies of a document are copied to the same folder, the file name is prefixed with, Copy of..., Copy (2) of .., etc..

You can move or copy documents/folders either by using the Cimatron E Explorer icons, submenu or by dragging.

Copying/Moving using the Cimatron E Explorer icons

1. Within the Cimatron E Explorer, select the document(s), folder(s) or file shortcuts you want to copy or move.

2. Do one of the following:

• To copy the item, press the Copy icon .

• To move the item, press the Cut icon .

3. Open the folder where you want to copy or move the item.

4. Press the Paste icon .

Copying/Moving using the Submenu

1. Within the Cimatron E Explorer, select the document(s), folder(s) or file shortcuts you want to copy or move.

2. Do one of the following:

• To copy the item, select Copy from the submenu.

• By selecting the Dependent Copy option it is possible to copy the parent document, along with its children in one operation.

• To move the item, select Cut from the submenu.

3. Open the folder where you want to copy or move the item.

4. Select Paste from the submenu.

Copying/Moving by Dragging

1. Within the Cimatron E Explorer, select the document(s) or folder(s) you want to copy or move.

2. Do one of the following:

• To copy the item, press and hold down CTRL while dragging the item to a new location.

• To move the item, drag the item to a new location.

Each operation displays a different symbol:
Copy symbol:         Move symbol:

Notes:

• To select consecutive documents or folders to move, click the first item in the list, press and hold down SHIFT, and then click the last item.

• To select documents or folders that are not consecutive, press and hold down CTRL, and then click each item.