The Right-click Menu
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In a file explorer, right-clicking a folder or file displays a menu. The menu changes depending on the possible options.

Where:
Folders that are not synced or backed up:

  • Sync this folder – The folder and all the content under it is synced with the CTERA Portal.
  • Add to backup – The folder and all the content under it is backed up to the CTERA Portal.

Folders that were added to backup:

  • Remove from backup – The folder and all the content under it is removed from being backed up to the CTERA Portal.

Folders that are synced:

  • Stop syncing this folder – Syncing the folder and all the content under it is no longer synced with the CTERA Portal.
  • Browse online – The CTERA Portal is opened, displaying the folder.
  • Share this folder – The CTERA Portal is opened, displaying the collaboration window. For details, see Collaborating on Files.
  • Copy public link – The window to create a public link is displayed. For details, see Making Content Public.

Subfolders in a folder that is synced:

  • Exclude folder from sync – A subfolder under a folder that is being synced with the CTEA Portal will not be synced .

Files that are synced:

  • View online – The CTERA Portal is opened and if the file can be viewed it is opened..
  • Share this file – The CTERA Portal is opened, displaying the collaboration window. For details, see Collaborating on Files.
  • Copy public link – The window to create a public link is displayed. For details, see Making Content Public.
  • Version history – The portal is opened with the Versions of filename window displayed, listing the different versions that exist for the file.
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    Click the version you want to restore and the Version details window is displayed.
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    Depending on the type of file, you can do the following:
    • Download the selected file version.
    • Open the selected file version, to view it and decide if it is the file you want to restore. You can restore the file by:
      • Replacing the current version with this older version.
      • Keeping the current version and restoring the older version with a new name: the file name followed by the original date of the file.
      • Skipping restoring the older file.
    • Copy the selected version to another location.

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