Chapter 3 Basic Repository Tasks

Repository Folders

Folders can be used to organize the contents of the repository. For example, you could create different folders for each of the subject areas, or teams working on a project. Folders can be useful for organizing permissions, as any documents consolidated in a folder inherit its permissions.

You must have write permission on the location where you want to create the folder.

To create a folder:

1. In the Repository Browser, right-click the root node or folder in which you want to create the folder, and select New→Folder from the contextual menu.
   
   The property sheet for the new folder opens:
   
2. Enter a name for the folder. The name must be unique at this level in the repository.
3. Click the Permissions tab, and add permissions for all appropriate users and groups. All documents consolidated in this folder will inherit these permissions. For more information about permissions, see "Controlling Permissions for Repository Items" in the Repository Administration chapter.
4. Click OK to complete the creation of the folder.

Renaming a folder

You can easily rename a folder in the repository. When you rename a folder, you must keep in mind that PowerDesigner applies checks on name uniqueness for parent folders directly linked with the root node.

To rename a folder in the repository browser:

1. Select the folder node in the browser and press the f2 key.
2. Type a new name and click out of the edit zone.

Moving a folder

You can move folders and documents in the repository. When you move a document, you move it with its entire version tree. You cannot move a single document version nor can you move objects from one model to another.

To move a folder or a model you must have Full permission on the folder or model to be moved, and Write permission on the target folder.

Deleting a folder

You can only delete empty folders. You must delete or move any contents before deleting the folder.

To delete a folder:

1. Right-click the folder in the Repository Browser, and select Delete from the contextual menu.
   
   A confirmation box is displayed.
2. Click OK to confirm the deletion.

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