Viewing file properties

View the properties of a file to see more information about it, such as the working directory, when it was last modified and checked in, who checked it out and when, repositories that share it, and custom fields. You may also be able to modify some file attributes and custom field values depending on your security permissions.

1. Select a file and choose Activities > Properties.

The Properties dialog box opens.

2. Click a tab to view file information.

The General tab includes information about the file size, type, version number, current workflow state, working directory, when it was last modified and checked in, and if keyword expansion is enabled. You may be able to set or change the keyword expansion setting, file type, and workflow state.

The Check Out tab includes information about who checked out the file and when. Only enabled if a checked out file is selected. See Checking out files.

The Sharing tab includes information about where the file is shared from and shared to. Only enabled if a shared file is selected. See Sharing files between repositories.

The Custom Fields tab includes additional file information that your organization wants to track, such as the user assigned to work on a file, a file description, or the user who owns the file. You may be able to set or change the field values. See Setting custom fields.

3. Click OK when you finish.