Modifying the properties of a folder

Use the following procedure to change the information about a folder.

Procedure

  1. Right-click over the folder whose properties you want to modify, and select Properties.
  2. In the Properties dialog box, modify the fields in the Properties tab, as required.
    Note: Changes to the folder properties cause the folder template to stop controlling the folder. If you want the folder template to continue to control the folder, change the folder properties in the Properties for Folder Template dialog box. (See Modifying the properties of a folder template for detailed information.)

    The following describes the modifiable fields:

    • Description

      A description gives a short explanation about the folder.

    • Modifiable by

      This list shows who has permission to change the folder. The choices include No one, Owner, Build Managers, and Everyone.

  3. Change the task selection mode in the Tasks tab, if necessary.
    • To use a query, click Using Query.
    • To change to manual task selection, click Manually.

      If the folder task selection mode is manual, you can also add or remove tasks.

    • To add a task, click the plus sign icon. The Select Task dialog box appears. Use it to find the task that you want to add to the folder.
    • To remove a task, click the task and click the minus sign icon.
  4. Save your work by clicking Apply.
  5. View and modify transfer set membership.
  6. Change the security settings for objects.

    The Security tab displays in this dialog box for teams who have a group security license and have set up groups in their database. Use the Security tab to allow or restrict users to modify and copy the selected folder.

  7. Click Apply to save the changes.

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