File Directories

BMS 7.0-8.0 Manual

Summary

This page describes the way  files will are added, aggregated, and perhaps deleted by users with appropriate permissions. Users are free to organize their files as needed. Many breeders will choose to aggregate their file directory by year and season.

Two file directories are managed within programs. The behavior of these directories is the same.

  • Germplasm Lists
  • Nurseries & Trials

Germplasm File Directory

The germplasm list directory can be found under Manage Lists and other relevant places in the BMS, like Nurseries and Trials.

Studies File Directory

Studies, nurseries and trials, share a common file directory that can be accessed from several locations:

  • Manage Nurseries
  • Manage Trials
  • Browse Studies

Directory Actions

Add a Folder

  • Select the green + icon to add a new folder within the selected folder. Name the folder and select the green check button.

The new folder is now a subdirectory (child item) of the original.

Rename

  • Select the pencil icon to rename selected item. Note: The study browser file directory is the only directory where studies can be renamed.

  • Rename item and select Ok.

Aggregate Files to Folder

  • Drag and drop selected files into the desired folder. The selected files are now "child items" in the folder.

Delete Folder or File

  • Select te orange X icon to delete selected folders and files. Select Yes.

  • Deleting a germplasm list does not delete associated GIDs, inventory, nurseries, and trials. See more on germplasm delete.
  • If the folder selected for deletion contains child items, delete will not happen until all child items have been moved or individually deleted.

  • Selecting the lock icon on germplasm lists prevents the list from being deleted or edited. Only the owner (creator) of the list can unlock.