How to I upload multiple files *at once* to to my Vista site?
Return to FAQsSolution Summary:
Use Web Folders or WebDAV
Full Solution:
Problem:
Can I upload multiple files to my Vista site (versus adding them one by one)?
Solution:
The answer is yes! One option is to use the "Web Folder" feature in
Vista. A Web Folder is a folder like you would view on your computer that you
can drag and drop files to and from. It uses a connection method called
"WebDAV".
WebDAV stands for "Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning."
It is similar to FTP in that it is a mechanism for transferring files from one
computer to another.
To connect via WebDAV, you first need to find your Vista section's WebDAV
address. To do so:
1. Go the "Build" tab on you site
2. Go to the File Manager
3. Click the chevron symbol next to the "File Manager" title
4. Choose "View WebDAV Info," and copy the URL listed there.
To set up your connection, follow the steps below.
In Windows:
1. Go to "My Network Places"
2. Create a new Network Place
3. Give the connection a name. The name is arbitrary, it's purely a label for
your records.
4. Paste in the WebDAV URL you copied earlier.
5. Click "Done" to create your connection.
On a Mac:
1. Go to the "Go" menu on your Desktop
2. Select "Connect to:"
3. Paste in the WebDAV URL you copied earlier.
4. Your Vista site will appear as a new drive under the Macintosh HD folder.
You could also use a third party program like Dreamweaver or Webdrive and
utilize Vista's WebDAV feature. Depending on the operating system you use and
the program you are using the method of using WebDAV to upload your files will
vary.
**Note: If you are using Dreamweaver CS3, you will need to apply this fix from
Adobe at http://www.adobe.com/go/kb402079
Please consult learntech@ncsu.edu or
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Last Modified on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:06:34 EST
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