WORKING WITH MEDIA FILES:
Media Manager
The Media Manager is similar to the File Manager, the difference being - it is an area where you can see your multimedia files and folders. In the media manager you will see:
- The name and optionally a preview of the media file for quick reference.
- When you put your mouse over certain text or icons, a comment will appear which tells you what clicking on the link will do. Links are view, insert, rename and delete.
The media manager allows you to organize your media files into relevant groups of folders. This software application has a very simple to use, yet powerful media manager that makes it easy to organize your media files and folders.
For media files you can:
- Insert |
- Upload |
- View |
- Rename |
- Delete |
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All folders are represented with the folder 
icon and all media files have a small preview.
The Current Working Directory, located directly above the Media Files, will at all times reflect your current location in the file system, relative to your document root.
Uploading a Media File
You may want to upload a media file to keep it handy in the media manager for inserting into your web pages. You can upload a media file for later use or to insert into your pages as many times as needed.
To upload a media file:
- Click the 'Browse' button to open a 'Choose File' box that allows you to select a local media file to upload.
- Once the file has been selected, click 'Go' to begin uploading the file.
Upon successful upload of the media file you will be taken back to the Media Manager.
Once your media file has been successfully uploaded, you will receive the following message:
Viewing a Media File
You may need to view a media file to see what it will look like when displayed on your website.
To view a media file:
- Select the desired movie and click on it in the list of media files. The movie will be shown in the preview area on the right side of the media manager.
Close the window to return to the site builder/editor.
Inserting a Media File
Once you have uploaded a media file, you can insert it where you need to. Just select the area on your page you want the movie, and browse the movies to select the movie you need.
To insert a movie:
Click the 'Insert Media' button in the flash browser at the bottom of the screen.
Renaming Media Files and Folders
When creating a file or folder, you may have chosen a name that you then decide is not appropriate or needs to be changed to reflect its contents or context better. The ‘rename’ function will allow you to easily change the name of the file or folder as you require.
To rename:
Select the desired media file or folder and click on the Rename 
icon. Enter a valid name and click 'OK' to rename, or click 'Cancel' to be taken back to the Media Manager. Valid file names consist of
- Alphanumeric characters (a-z, A-Z 0-9)
- The underscore '_' or a dash '-'.
- MUST have a single dot '.' and be followed by an extension.
Deleting A Media File or Folder
You may no longer have a need for a certain file or folder. You can choose to keep it, or if you are sure it doesn’t need to be used again, you can PERMANENTLY delete it. Only use the delete function if you are sure you do not need the file/folder and its contents.
To delete:
Select the desired media file or folder and click on the 'Delete' icon. You will be prompted for confirmation of the deletion.
If you are sure you wish to delete the selected file/folder, click 'OK'. Clicking on 'Cancel' will take you back to the Media Manager.
