Web File System: wfs.pace.edu

The basics of the Internet file management system, wfs.pace.edu, are outlined in this document.  Some of the features of this product are: file sharing and storage, ability for multiple users to read and edit files, and control of user access levels.

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Step-by-Step guide

Getting Started

1. Go to https://wfs.pace.edu
2. Click Log in here
   
   
3. Type MyPace username in the Username box

4. Type MyPace password in the Password box

   Note

   Username and password are the same as the user’s MyPace Portal account (i.e., jdoe) and password.  Problems with a user account should be addressed to the Pace Help Desk at 914-773-3333 or at https://help.pace.edu.

5. Click OK

The Pace University Web File Storage page displays.

Navigating the WFS Toolbar

Within Web File Storage, a breadcrumb of folders visited appears horizontally across the top of the page. To go back up a level in the folder hierarchy, click on folder hyperlink.

Using Files and Folders

Folders are used for file management.  Within wfs.pace.edu, the user can create, move, copy, delete, rename and share folders. 

Creating Folders

1. Click My Files under Web File Storage in the left Navigation pane                                
2. Click Create Folder
   
3. Type new foldername in the New Folder text box
4. Click Create Folder

Deleting Files/Folders

1. Clickto place a checkmark next to the file/folder to delete

2. Click Delete on the Main WFS Toolbar to delete all selected items

   Note

   The deleted file/folder is moved to the Recycle Bin and remains there until the Recycle Bin is emptied.  See Using the Recycle Bin for further information.

Moving Files/Folders

1. Clickto place a checkmark next to the file/folder to move to another folder
2. Click Move To on the Main WFS
   

   The Choose folder to move item(s) to dialog box displays.

   

3. Click on folder to move to under My Files

Copying Files/Folders

1. Clickto place a checkmark next to the file/folder to copy to another folder
2. Click Copy To on the Main WFS Toolbar

   The Choose folder to copy item(s) to: dialog box displays.

   

3. Click on folder to copy to My Files
   
   

Renaming Files/Folders

1. Clickto place a checkmark next to the file/folder to rename
2. Click Rename on WFS main toolbar
   
3. Type new filename in text box and click Rename

Uploading and Downloading Files

Files can be uploaded to or downloaded from the user’s Web File Storage account.

Uploading a File

1. Navigate to the desired folder
2. Click Upload on the Main WFS Toolbar to upload file
3. In the box that appears, drag and drop the files to where it shows Drop files here.
   -or-
   click Select File to select files manually.

   

   Note

   The drag and drop option is not supported in all browsers.  If your browser does not display the feature, click select file and navigate to the location of your files to upload.

4. Click next to Action when uploaded file already exists
   
5. Select Rename, Overwrite, or Skip
6. Click Upload
7. Click Close Window
8. Select Rename, Overwrite, or Skip
9. Click Upload
10. Click Close Window

Downloading a File

1. Click place a checkmark next to the file/folder to download
2. Click Download
3. Click Save

   Using the Recycle Bin

   

4. Click the Recycle Bin link located on the bottom/left pane
5. Click place a checkmark next to the folder or file

Recycle Bin

Within the Recycle Bin additional options display on the main WFS toolbar

To empty the Recycle Bin:

• Click Empty Recycle bin

To delete selected files or folders:

• Click Delete Selected Item(s)

To restore files/folders from the Recycle Bin:

• Click Restore Selected Item(s) to Original Location

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