Upload folders
If you are in a box, you can upload folders including content and file structure. The prerequisite is that you have the corresponding
authorization for the respective activity in the box. Empty folders are not uploaded. The status of each individual file is displayed during the upload.
1. Select the box to
which you want to upload folders. If necessary, navigate to the desired folder.
9. Select Start upload.
The files are uploaded to the box and, if applicable, the folder. Filters allow you to quickly review the status of individual files. You can also close the upload window and continue working while the upload runs in the background. Your report will be available in the side navigation under Upload completed for the duration of your idgard session.
How to upload folders:
2. Select the plus symbol in the toolbar.
3. Select Upload folder.
The Upload folder dialog appears.
The Upload folder dialog appears.
4. Select Select folder.
5. Navigate to the folder you want to upload and select Upload.
A confirmation dialog appears.
6. To confirm the upload, select Upload.
7. Optional: If you only want to upload the contents of the folder, activate the Upload without creating parent folder checkbox.
In this case, the parent folder is not uploaded.
5. Navigate to the folder you want to upload and select Upload.
A confirmation dialog appears.
6. To confirm the upload, select Upload.
7. Optional: If you only want to upload the contents of the folder, activate the Upload without creating parent folder checkbox.
In this case, the parent folder is not uploaded.
8. Select one of the
following options for dealing with duplicate files:
|
Option |
Description |
|
Skip file / Do not upload file |
A file is uploaded and renamed if another file with the same file name already exists in the target folder. |
|
Rename file and upload |
A file is not uploaded if another file with the same file name and extension already exists in the destination folder.
|
The files are uploaded to the box and, if applicable, the folder. Filters allow you to quickly review the status of individual files. You can also close the upload window and continue working while the upload runs in the background. Your report will be available in the side navigation under Upload completed for the duration of your idgard session.
10. To close the dialog, select X in the top right corner.
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