The File Distribution window
The File Distribution window is used for distributing files to multiple Students simultaneously.
File Distribution window
The File Distribution window is divided into the following sections:
The caption bar
The caption bar shows which group of Students this particular File Distribution window is working with. 
Enables teachers to request support from a technician. When the Tutor Console is connected to the Tech Console a Support icon appears on the caption bar. feature is enabled in the Tech Console A unique console specifically for technicians, providing a single view of all machines across the school., a Support 
icon appears here, allowing you to chat or message a technician.
The following options are available on the right-hand side:
[Multiple windows icon] |
Shows how many windows are open. From here, you can access the Window menu. Note: This option is only available when you open a File Distribution window in the Tech Console. |
[Hamburger menu icon] |
Opens the Quick Access list You can add a selection of features to the caption bar for quick access., allowing you to add commonly used features to the caption bar. By default, Note: This option is only available when you open a File Distribution window in the Tutor Console. |
[Online help icon - question mark] |
Access the online help and version number, licensee, Technical Support and compression information. |
[Settings icon] |
Access the File Transfer settings for the current configuration. |
[Minimise window icon] |
Minimise the window. |
[Maximise window icon] |
Maximise the window. |
[Close window icon] |
Close the window. |
The ribbon
The ribbon provides access to all the tasks and tools when working with a selected file or folder. Positioning the cursor over an icon will display a brief description of its function.
The following sections are available in the Home tab of the ribbon:
Clients: Enables you to choose a destination folder on the selected Student to where the files will be sent and prevent the Student folders from being automatically updated when you change the local folder.
Folder: Provides access to the options for working with folders, such as copy, delete and rename. You must select a folder to work with before the options become available.
File: Provides access to the options for working with individual files, such as copy, delete and rename. This section will only appear when you have selected a file to work with.
Select: Allows you to select the files and folders in the List view Displays the currently connected Students or groups. You can switch the display mode between large icons and details view from the View tab in the ribbon. that are to be transferred.
General: Enables you to print the content of a selected folder or file list and access a list of recent files to send to the Student.
Favourites: Add or remove the currently selected folder to the Favourites folder in the Tree view.
When a file or folder is selected, a new tab displaying its properties will appear. The following sections are available:
Attributes: View and set the attributes for the selected file or folder.
Information: Provides a summary of the selected file or folder.
Actions: From here, you can perform actions such as open, copy, delete or rename.
The local pane
The local pane displays a Tree view of the Tutor's folders on the left-hand side and a List view of the contents of those folders on the right-hand side.
File information area
The file information area is displayed at the top of the local pane. Use the arrows to go to the previous, next or parent folder in the Tree view. Click the drop-down arrow 
to select from a list of previously selected folders. The current folder path will be displayed and you can enter a path name here to go directly to a folder. You can filter, sort, refresh and choose how to view the contents of the List view by clicking the appropriate icon.
The remote pane
The remote pane shows the Students to whom the files will be distributed.
The status bar
The status bar shows the number and size of files currently selected.
