The Difference #
- New Folder:
- Selecting “New Folder” allows you to create a virtual folder within the user’s file tree.
- This virtual folder exists solely within ProVide and does not correspond to an actual directory on the underlying file system.
- You can use “New Folder” to structure your home directory according to your preferences, creating a hierarchy of folders to organize your files effectively.
- Add Resource:
- “Add Resource” enables you to add directories and files directly to the location where it is placed in the file tree.
- When you use “Add Resource,” you are adding actual directories and files to the underlying file system.
Example: #
You have the Files and folder as shown in Windows in the picture below.
And you configure a user or a group as the picture below in ProVide.
This means that if you create/upload a file/directory in…
- Root, the file/directory will be placed in folder 4 since its the resource that is closest to the root (/)
- Pictures → This points to C:\Example\Folder1\Folder5
Pictures is a virtual folder that are only visible through ProVide and redirects to this path. - Other files → This points to C:\Example\Folder3.
Like Pictures, Other files is a virtual folder that only appears when logging into the server and links to this path. - Text → C:\Example
So even if C:\Example is seen as the root of the example folder in windows, the user sees Folder 4 as root.
And if the user enter the Other Files folder, the user will see the “More Files.txt” file located in folder 3.
This way you can add resources from different partitions and the user will never notice.
By understanding the distinction between “New Folder” and “Add Resource,” you can effectively organize and manage your files within ProVide to suit your needs.
Whether you’re creating virtual folders for organizational purposes or adding actual resources, ProVide provides the flexibility and functionality to streamline your file management workflow.
