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Web Folders

Introduction

WebDAV allows you to drag-and-drop files to or from your computer and a web server, such as UBFS space, by creating a Web Folder. Web Folders are the Microsoft Windows client implementation of WebDAV.

Web Folders cannot be mapped to a drive letter, but are supported by several applications. At the University at Buffalo, Web Folders are one of several means of accessing UBFS file space. Users must enter their UBITName and Password to authenticate.

Web Folders are a method of connecting to files when a more direct method such as mapping a drive is not available.

Windows Explorer Is Not Internet Explorer

WebDAV involves using Windows Explorer. This is part of the Windows operating system, and should not be confused with the web browser Internet Explorer. Entering the URL for Web Folders into Internet Explorer will not result in a window that utilizes Web Folders.

Windows XP: Creating a Web Folder to UBFS File Space

You can create a Web Folder at the UBFS root.

1. Double-click on the My Network Places icon on the Desktop.
2. Click on Add Network Place from the Network Tasks menu on the left side of the window.
3. The Add a Network Place wizard will open. Click Next.
4. Select the Choose another network location option. Click Next.
5. In the Internet or network address field enter https://ubfs.buffalo.edu/ and click Next.
6. Enter your UBITName and Password when prompted. Any prompts for a username and password throughout the setup process will require entry of your UBITName and Password as well.
7. Enter a name for the link, such as UBFS . Click Next.
8. Click Finish.
9. You may need to re-enter your UBITName and Password.
10. A Windows Explorer window will appear at the top-most level of file space in UBFS. You may then click on the links to reach your desired area.

Windows XP: Creating a Web Folder to UBFS Subfolders

You can create a Web Folder for Myfiles in UBFS. Myfiles includes your public_html directory.

1. Double-click on the My Network Places icon on the Desktop.
2. Click on Add Network Place from the Network Tasks menu on the left side of the window.
3. The Add a Network Place wizard will open. Click Next.
4. Select Choose another network location. Click Next.
5. In the Internet or Network Address field enter https://ubfs.buffalo.edu/ubfs/myfiles/
   1stletter_ubitname/2ndletter_ubitname/ubitname or https://ubfs.buffalo.edu/ubfs/collab/ and click Next.
6. Enter your UBITName and Password when prompted. Any prompts for a username and password throughout the setup process will require entry of your UBITName and Password as well.
7. Enter a name for the link, such as Myfiles or Collab. Click Next.
8. Click Finish.
9. You may need to re-enter your UBITName and Password.

Accessing Your Web Folders

After you create the Web Folder, you can access it at any time. Double-click on the My Network Places icon on the Desktop. You should see an icon for the Web Folder to access UBFS with the name you gave it. Double-click on the icon, then enter your UBITName and Password when prompted.

If you prefer, you can create a shortcut to your Web Folder on your Desktop by right-clicking on the network place, selecting Copy, then right-clicking on the Desktop and selecting Paste. Please note that copying files out of certain UBFS directories may require entry of your UBITName and Password.

Adding and Removing Files

You can drag folders or files from your computer or other storage media attached to your computer and drop them onto the Web Folder. You can also drag folders or files from the Web Folder onto your computer.

You can also save to your Web Folder from within applications, such as Microsoft Word. Choose File, then Save As in your application. Choose My Network Places, then the name of your Web Folder, and enter the name of your file (without spaces).

Changing File Permissions

File permissions cannot be modified through WebDAV. If you have access to a Windows computer on which you can map a drive, you can change file permissions.  

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