Moving around in a fileserver is very similar to DOS. If you don't know DOS, don't panic. There are only a few commands that you need to know, and you are about to learn them. The commands for moving around in a fileserver are listed below. Type them in a fileserver window as you are reading this, so you can watch what happens.
DIR To see a list of files and directories, (directory and folder are synonymous). Files have an extension like .jpg, directories do not. CD (directory) to move to a directory, (example: cd mp3). CD .. To move back a directory. Here is an example: (if you already understand, skip ahead to the next step) You have just entered a fileserver and want to know what files and directories it contains. Type: DIR A list of the files and directories within the current directory is displayed In the list you see a directory named mp3 and decide you want to see what is in that directory. In order to do that, you need to move to that directory. Type: CD mp3 Now you are in the mp3 directory and want to know what files and folders it contains. Type: DIR A list of the files and directories within the current directory is displayed. You decide you don't want to be in this directory after all. You want to move back to where you were. Type: CD .. Now you are back in the directory you were in before, and you want to see what is in this directory, (again). Type: DIR A list of the files and directories within the current directory is displayed. You see a directory called Skate_Videos in the list and decide you want to move to it. Type: CD Skate_Videos Now you are in the Skate_Videos directory, and want to know what files are there. Type: DIR That's how you navigate a fileserver. I hope you understand, because I can't make it any more simple than that. DIR to see what is in the current directory. CD DIRNAME to move to a directory. CD .. to move back a directory. These are only the basics on moving around, type help in the fserve for a complete list of commands. Go Back