File Tools works much like the "File Manager" in Windows 3.1, allowing you to manage the files on your PC without leaving RuppLynx. You can launch File Tools from the Task Manager by clicking on the Window menu and selecting Task Manager.

General Use

The File Tools window consists of 2 lists. The list on the left shows directories in the current drive path. Use the drive buttons to change from one drive to another. Simply click on the required drive. Use the arrow at the top of the list (if it appears) to move toward the root directory. To open a directory, double click on it.

The list on the right shows all files in the open directory. Select the required directory in the directories list. The path will then change to that directory. Both the directories and files lists are updated to show files in the new path.

File Functions

All File Tools functions are accessed from the Application Toolbar, and are performed on a selection of one or more files.

Selecting Files

Toolbar Functions

Copy — Copies selected files or directories into another directory on your PC.

Move — Moves selected files or directories into another directory on your PC.

Delete — Deletes the selected files or directories.

Rename — Renames the selected file.

Attributes — Displays the Attributes window so that you can change the attributes of the selected file.

Print—Prints the selected file or files.

Make Dir —Creates a new directory within the current path.

Info — Displays information about the selected file or directory.

Select — Allows you to select files that match specific search criteria.

Filter — Allows you to display only files matching specific criteria.

Advanced Functions

Multiple File Tools —You can have more than one File Tools window open on the desktop. To launch another File Tools window, use the Task Manager.

Tile and Cascade — Click on the Window menu tile or cascade multiple file windows

Drag and Drop — File Tools windows can interact with each other. You can copy selected files from one place to another by drag-and-dropping them to another File Tools window.

Running Other Programs — Double click on a program file to run that program or an associated file to run its associated program.

Associate a File — By associating a file extension to a program, that program will open automatically when you double-click on a file with that extension. To do this, select a file to associate, then click on the File menu and choose Associate. The Associate File window appears, from which you can specify the extension and Windows program to associate.

Dragging Programs Onto the Desktop — You can drag Windows programs onto the desktop using drag and drop. Simply select and drag the required program file (usually has the extension .exe) onto the desktop. The program icon will appear on your desktop. To run the program, double click on its icon. To remove an icon, launch the Task Manager. The icon will be listed in the ‘Running Tasks’ list. Highlight this item and select the Close button.