Explorer

The Explorer is your main interface for browsing and managing files in BluePLM.

Interface Overview

The Explorer shows:

• Connected Vaults - Top-level containers you have access to
• Folder Tree - Navigate through directories
• File List - Files in the current location
• Status Indicators - Sync status, checkout state, modifications

Connecting a Vault

Before you see files, you need to connect to a vault:

1. If no vaults are connected, you'll see the Welcome screen
2. Click Connect next to an available vault
3. BluePLM creates a local folder and syncs files

File States

Files show different states based on their sync status:

State	Meaning
Synced	Local and cloud versions match
Modified	Local changes not yet uploaded
Cloud Only	Exists on server, not downloaded locally
Outdated	Server has a newer version
Checked Out	Someone is actively editing

Actions

Download Files

Click the download button to get the latest version from the server.

Check Out

Before editing a file, check it out to lock it:

• Others see who has it locked
• Prevents conflicting edits

Check In

When done editing, check in your changes:

• Uploads your modified file
• Releases the lock

Multi-Select

Hold Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac) to select multiple files for batch operations.

Pinned Folders

Pin frequently-used folders for quick access:

1. Right-click a folder
2. Select Pin
3. It appears in the Pinned section at the top

Drag pinned folders to reorder them.

Context Menu

Right-click files/folders for additional options:

• Open in Explorer/Finder
• Rename
• Copy/Move
• Delete
• View History

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
F5	Refresh
Delete	Move to trash
F2	Rename
Ctrl+C	Copy
Ctrl+V	Paste