6.2 Using CDE File Manager
6.2.3 File menu options
Click on the File menu option from within File Manager to access options. The File Menu options enable you to perform the tasks indicated on the menu in Figure . These same tasks can be accomplished using the command line. The following is a listing of the File menu items with a brief description of each.
  • New folder - You can create a new directory or subdirectory but you must have adequate permission
  • New file - You may create new files in any directory where you have permission
  • Go Home - You can change to your home directory if your current folder is different from your home folder
  • Go up - You can go up one level of folder in the directory tree or hierarchy
  • Go To - You can change to a specified directory
  • Find - Locate files based on their name or content
  • Open Terminal - Opens a Terminal window with a shell prompt where you can enter UNIX commands
  • Open Floppy - You can access a floppy disk in the drive (DOS or UNIX)
  • Open CD-ROM - You can access a CD-ROM in the drive
  • Close - Close the File Manager window
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  Comparing File Manager to Command Line

For each of the following File Manager menu options, enter the command that will accomplish the same thing from the command line.