# File Browser

To access it this section, click "**File Browser**" on the left sidebar.![](https://207104517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUpQy5OG2gMMl16kYYDhT%2Fuploads%2FywXfzaYP0GmprlVx1Xw3%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-11-01%20at%2011.11.08%20AM.png?alt=media\&token=6e2cadde-fe3d-413f-8ff2-6baef1c2cf40)

This will open a new interface from where you can manage all files available on the underlying file-system.

<figure><img src="https://207104517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUpQy5OG2gMMl16kYYDhT%2Fuploads%2FGS9ehZIFWqPFTrNP1qLT%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-11-01%20at%209.20.06%20AM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0720a70d-0b59-491a-a9b8-5f6f3a302ce7" alt=""><figcaption><p>File Browser Interface</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
Web-based file browser honors filesystem permissions.
{% endhint %}

## Distributed Storage

Backend storage (EFS/FSxL) is available on all Linux nodes. FSxOnTAP is available on all Linux + Windows nodes.&#x20;

Updating a file via your virtual desktop is the same as updating a file via a terminal or via the web-based file browser.

## Upload file(s)

To upload a file, click "**Upload Files**" then either drag & drop files or browse your local device. Once all the files are selected, click "**Upload (N) Files**"

<figure><img src="https://207104517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUpQy5OG2gMMl16kYYDhT%2Fuploads%2FMBpCn6nobQUcxymvCS3S%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-11-01%20at%209.07.37%20AM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c460bcfe-3d24-47b2-b0e4-77b47a03d0b4" alt=""><figcaption><p>Upload files</p></figcaption></figure>

## Delete file(s)

Select the file(s) you want to delete and click "**Actions**" > "**Delete Files**". Alternatively, you can right-click to display the context menu and click "**Delete** **Files**"

## Manage your Favorites&#x20;

You can pin your favorites file(s)/folder(s). To do so, select the file/folder you want to add to favorite then click "**Favorite**" . Alternatively, you can right-click to display the context menu and click "**Favorite** "

<figure><img src="https://207104517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUpQy5OG2gMMl16kYYDhT%2Fuploads%2FZvMNHXUMRM5O4fBBWUaa%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-11-01%20at%209.21.14%20AM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=fe35f69e-e639-4020-9981-abbb9ac32749" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click Favorite button to favorite a location</p></figcaption></figure>

Then navigate to the "Favorites" tab to quickly access it.

<figure><img src="https://207104517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUpQy5OG2gMMl16kYYDhT%2Fuploads%2F5tROEF6aVyVZoE3Ek6PC%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-11-01%20at%209.21.51%20AM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=89506b5e-9c5f-48ca-9089-6180d179293d" alt=""><figcaption><p>Easy way to access your favorites (file/folders)</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
Favorites are stored on the local browser. You will need to re-pin all favorites if you change your browser or clear the cache.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

## Edit file(s)

For text based files, you can directly edit the content via the web-interface. Click on the file you want to update and a new modal will be displayed with the content of the file. Make your edits then click "**Save**".

<figure><img src="https://207104517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUpQy5OG2gMMl16kYYDhT%2Fuploads%2Fnhm36sJeUZnTgtgeucNJ%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-11-01%20at%209.26.24%20AM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=974b4f22-0d4a-47bc-8b30-527b022e4725" alt=""><figcaption><p>Edit a file using the built-in editor</p></figcaption></figure>

## Tail files in real-time

IDEA also offers you the ability to tail the content of a file in real-time. Right-Click on any text-based file then select "**Tail File**" from the context menu.

![](https://207104517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUpQy5OG2gMMl16kYYDhT%2Fuploads%2FY8Rb9K1u648fFldNazkd%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-11-01%20at%209.39.05%20AM.png?alt=media\&token=792680e9-e776-448c-9dd4-aa87b3bb2740)

This will open a new window where the content of your file will automatically be displayed without you having to re-open the file. This behavior is similar to `tail -f` command on linux.

<figure><img src="https://207104517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUpQy5OG2gMMl16kYYDhT%2Fuploads%2FqY6IPakYJis9rCaLivP3%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-11-01%20at%209.46.35%20AM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c057daa1-566b-46fb-87d5-89bac51a78f3" alt=""><figcaption><p>tail a file in real-time.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Submit a job

You can select a file to be used as input file for one of your [HPC WorkLoads](https://app.gitbook.com/o/ewXgnQpSEObr0Vh0WSOj/s/LGamNPuOYtjAP3GFfRJO/ "mention").

Select your file and click "**Actions**" > "**Submit Job**". Alternatively, you can right-click to display the context menu and click "**Submit** **Job**"