updates to user manual w new UI and features

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Carla Schroder
2015-11-13 14:12:45 -08:00
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@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ preview, edit, delete, share, and re-share files. Your ownCloud administrator
has the option to disable these features, so if any of them are missing on your
system ask your server administrator.
.. figure:: ../images/oc_main_web_labelled.png
.. figure:: ../images/files_page.png
:scale: 75%
:alt: The Files view screen.
@@ -16,41 +16,49 @@ and text files, if this enabled by your server administrator. Hover your cursor
over a file or folder to expose the controls for the following operations:
Favorites
Click the star to the left of the file icon to mark it as a favorite.
Pencil icon
Rename a file or folder. This does not alter the filename on the original
document.
Download
Download the file to your computer.
Click the star to the left of the file icon to mark it as a favorite, and
quickly find all of your favorites with the Favorites filter on the left
sidebar.
Versions
Displays older versions, if there are any, and you can revert to an older
file version.
.. figure:: ../images/files_page-1.png
:alt: Marking Favorite files.
Edit
The Edit button appears on files that are editable inside ownCloud, in the
Documents app. Supported file formats are ``.odt``, ``.doc``, and ``.docx``.
Share
Share the file or folder with a group or other users, and create public
shares with hyperlinks.
Trash
Delete the selected file or folder, or unshare a shared file or folder.
shares with hyperlinks. You can also see who you have shared with already,
and revoke shares by clicking the trash can icon. If username auto-completion
is enabled, when you start typing the user or group name ownCloud will
automatically complete it for you. If your administrator has enabled email
notifications, you can send an email notification of the new share from the
sharing screen.
.. figure:: ../images/files_page-2.png
:alt: Sharing files.
Overflow Menu
The Overflow menu (three dots) displays file details, and allows you to
rename, download, or delete files.
.. figure:: ../images/files_page-3.png
:alt: Overflow menu.
The Details view shows Activities, Sharing, and Versions information.
.. figure:: ../images/files_page-4.png
:alt: Details screen.
Previewing Files
----------------
You can display uncompressed text files, OpenDocument files, videos, and image files in
the ownCloud embedded viewers by clicking on the file name. There may be other file types
you can preview if your ownCloud administrator has enabled them. If ownCloud cannot
display a file, it starts a download process and downloads the file to your computer.
You can display uncompressed text files, OpenDocument files, videos, and image
files in the ownCloud embedded viewers by clicking on the file name. There may
be other file types you can preview if your ownCloud administrator has enabled
them. If ownCloud cannot display a file, it starts a download process and
downloads the file to your computer.
Video streaming by the native ownCloud video player depends on your Web browser and the
video format. If your ownCloud administrator has enabled video streaming, and it doesn't
work in your Web browser, it may be a browser issue.
Video streaming by the native ownCloud video player depends on your Web browser
and the video format. If your ownCloud administrator has enabled video
streaming, and it doesn't work in your Web browser, it may be a browser issue.
Navigating Inside Your ownCloud
-------------------------------
@@ -60,25 +68,19 @@ open it and using the back button on your browser to move to a previous level.
ownCloud also provides a navigation bar at the top of the Files field for quick
navigation.
.. figure:: ../images/oc_filesweb_navigate.png
Sharing Status Icons
--------------------
**Navigation bar**
The navigation bar functions as a "breadcrumb" locator. It displays your
current directory and enables you to migrate back to one of the upper
directories or, using the home icon, to navigate back into your root folder.
Overlay Icons Show Sharing Status
---------------------------------
Any folder that has been shared is marked with the ``Shared`` overlay icon.
Public link shares are marked with a chain link. Un-shared folders are blank.
.. figure:: ../images/users-overlays.png
.. figure:: ../images/files_page-5.png
:alt: Share status icons.
If your ownCloud server is the Enterprise Subscription, you may also have access
to Sharepoint and Windows Network Drive file shares. These also have special
overlay icons, and a red plugin means you have to enter a login to get access to
the share.
to Sharepoint and Windows Network Drive file shares. These have special status
icons. An icon with a red plugin and background means you have to enter a login
to get access to the share.
.. figure:: ../images/users-overlays-win-net-drive.png
@@ -87,51 +89,43 @@ the share.
Creating or Uploading Files and Directories
-------------------------------------------
ownCloud enables you to create new files or folders directly in an ownCloud
folder by clicking on the *New* button in the Files app.
Upload or create new files or folders directly in an ownCloud folder by clicking
on the *New* button in the Files app.
.. figure:: ../images/oc_filesweb_new.png
.. figure:: ../images/files_page-6.png
:alt: The New file/folder/upload menu.
**New button options**
The *New* button provides the following options:
The *New* button provides the following two options from which to choose:
Up arrow
Upload files from your computer into ownCloud. You can also upload files by
dragging and dropping them from your file manager.
Text file
Creates a simple text file and adds the file to your current folder.
Creates a new text file and adds the file to your current folder.
Folder
Creates a new folder in the current folder.
Up arrow
The upward-point arrow is for uploading files from your computer into
ownCloud.
You can also upload files by dragging and dropping them from your file manager.
Selecting Files or Folders
--------------------------
You can select one or more files or folders by clicking on the small thumbnails
or icons that represent them. When you select a file or folder, a small
checkbox is populated with a check to indicate that it is selected. To select
all files in the current directory, you can click on the checkbox located at
the top of the Files app field, above the first file or folder on the list.
You can select one or more files or folders by clicking on their checkboxes. To
select all files in the current directory, click on the checkbox located at the
top of the files listing.
If you select multiple files, you can delete all of the selected files or
download them as a ZIP file by using the ``Delete`` or ``Download`` buttons at
the top right side of the Files app field.
When you select multiple files, you can delete all of them, or download them as
a ZIP file by using the ``Delete`` or ``Download`` buttons that appear at the
top.
.. note:: If the ``Download`` button is not visible, the administrator has
disabled this feature. Contact your administrator for further guidance.
disabled this feature.
Filtering the File Application View
-----------------------------------
Filtering the Files View
------------------------
ownCloud enables you to view files in the File Application View using filter
options located in the Apps Information Field. This feature enables you to
quickly and easily view and manage files based on their share status.
You can click on any of the filter options to view the files as follows:
The right sidebar on the Files page contains several filter for quickly sorting
and managing your files.
All files
The default view; displays all files that you have access to.
@@ -155,61 +149,8 @@ External Storage
Moving Files
------------
Using the ownCloud web interface, you can move files and folders by dragging
and dropping them into any directory.
You can move files and folders by dragging and dropping them into any directory.
Sharing Files Locally
---------------------
When enabled by your administrator, you can share files or folders on ownCloud
with a local user, group, or any person online with a public link. Shared files
and folders are labeled with the triangular share icon, and the status *Shared*
in the file or folder row.
To create a local share with other users or groups on your ownCloud server:
1. Hover your cursor over an item on the Files page
2. Click the **Share** icon
The Share dialog box opens to show the following options:
.. figure:: ../images/users-share-local.png
**Share dialog box**
Type the name of the user or group that you want to share with. If you want to
share with more than one, you have to create each share separately. Check the
permissions you want the user or group to have, and optionally send them an
email notification.
.. note:: Users must enter their email addresses on their Personal pages for
email notifications to work
Your new share appears on user's Files pages marked with a Share icon, and the
name of the file owner.
.. figure:: ../images/users-share-local2.png
**Shared file**
When you want to revoke a share, simply click the Trashcan icon next to the
name of the appropriate user or group in the Shared dialog.
Creating a Public Link Share
----------------------------
You can share files outside of your organization with people who are not users
on your ownCloud server by creating a public share link. Open the Share dialog
and check Share Link.
.. figure:: ../images/users-share-public.png
**Public share box**
This creates a public URL that anyone can use to access the share. You have the
options to send an email notification, protect it with a password, and put an
expiration date on it. Your ownCloud administrator has the option to require
passwords and expiration dates.
Change in Share Expiration Date
-------------------------------
@@ -222,8 +163,8 @@ and local shares do not expire when public shares expire. The only way to
Creating or Connecting to a Federated Cloud Sharing Link
--------------------------------------------------------
Federated Cloud Sharing, introduced in ownCloud 7 as Server-to-Server sharing,
allows you to mount file shares from remote ownCloud servers, and manage them
just like a local share. In ownCloud 8 the process for creating a new
sharing link is easier and more streamlined. See :doc:`federated_cloud_sharing`
to learn to how to create and connect to new Federated Cloud shares.
Federated Cloud Sharing allows you to mount file shares from remote ownCloud
servers, and manage them just like a local share. In ownCloud 8 the process for
creating a new sharing link is easier and more streamlined. See
:doc:`federated_cloud_sharing` to learn to how to create and connect to new
Federated Cloud shares.

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@@ -14,16 +14,15 @@ your ownCloud server and enter your username and password.
Navigating the Main User Interface
----------------------------------
By default, the ownCloud Web interface opens to your Files page. Once you have
accessed the ownCloud Server main Web interface you can add files, remove files,
and make changes based on the access privileges set by you (if you are
administering the server) or by your server administrator.
By default, the ownCloud Web interface opens to your Files page. You can add,
remove, and share files, and make changes based on the access privileges set by
you (if you are administering the server) or by your server administrator.
.. figure:: images/oc_main_web_labelled.png
.. figure:: images/files_page.png
:scale: 75%
:alt: The main Files view.
The ownCloud Main User Interface contains the following fields and functions:
The ownCloud user interface contains the following fields and functions:
* **Apps Selection Menu**: Located in the upper left corner, click the arrow to
open a dropdown menu to navigate to your various available apps.
@@ -64,9 +63,12 @@ The ownCloud Main User Interface contains the following fields and functions:
* Server usage and space availability
* Password management
* Name, email, and profile picture settings
* Groups memberships
* Interface language settings
* Manage notifications
* Federated Cloud ID
* Social media sharing buttons
* SSL certificate manager
* ownCloud Version information
See :doc:`userpreferences` section to learn more about those settings.
See :doc:`userpreferences` section to learn more about these settings.