# File Manger: Manage Files

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File Manager: Manage Files
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**OPEN THE FILE MANAGER MODULE**

Select {Show > File Manager} or press \[Alt+F].
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## 1. Delete a File

1. Select the file(s) to be deleted.
2. Right-click on the file and select {Delete} or press \[delete].

## 2. Find a File in the OS Directory

* Right-click on a file and select {Show In Folder}.

## 3. Copy File Name or Path

* Right-click on a file and select {Copy File Name} or {Copy File Path} from the contextual menu.

## **4. Manage File Distribution over the Network**

#### **Net Column**

The Net column displays information about file distribution over the network. A green checkmark will be displayed if the file exists on every computer in the network group. If a file is missing from one or many server in the network group, a red X will be displayed. Hold the mouse over the red X to see where the file is present or missing on the network.

#### **Sync Selected**

If a file is missing from one or many computers on the network group, use the Sync Selected\
function to distribute it over the network.

* Right-click on the file and select {Sync Selected} from the contextual menu.

#### **Edit Task Group**

A user may choose to distribute or delete files in a selection of servers within the network group.

Do the following to edit the Task Group:

1. Click the \[insert gearbox icon] to open the File Manager Settings.
2. Activate or deactivate the Task Group Selection toggles to include or exclude servers.

## Related Documentation

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User Guide / 3. Importing Content / 1. File Manager
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[file-manager](https://docs.vyv.ca/modules/file-manager)
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