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File Management

Arrow Control includes a web-based file browser that lets you manage files on your Arrow VM directly from your browser. No SSH or FTP clients required.

Accessing the File Manager

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  1. Log into Arrow Control
  2. Click File Manager in the sidebar navigation
  3. The file browser opens showing your home directory

The interface displays a tree navigation panel on the left and the file list on the right, with a breadcrumb trail at the top for quick navigation.

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🖥️ File Manager interface showing directory tree and file listing Screenshot

Browsing Files and Directories

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Tree Navigation

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The left panel shows the directory tree structure:

  • Click folder icons to expand or collapse directories
  • Select a folder to view its contents in the main panel
  • The current location is highlighted in the tree

File List View

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The main panel displays files and folders with:

ColumnDescription
NameFile or folder name with type icon
SizeFile size (folders show item count)
ModifiedLast modification date and time
PermissionsRead/write/execute permissions
ActionsDownload, edit, rename, delete options
Section titled “Breadcrumb Navigation”

The breadcrumb trail at the top shows your current path. Click any segment to jump directly to that directory.

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🖥️ Breadcrumb navigation showing directory path Screenshot

Sorting and Filtering

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  • Click column headers to sort by name, size, date, or permissions
  • Use the search box to filter files by name
  • Toggle hidden files visibility with the settings option

Uploading Files

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Drag and Drop

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  1. Open the target directory in the file browser
  2. Drag files from your computer to the file list area
  3. A drop zone indicator appears
  4. Release to begin uploading

Browse and Select

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  1. Click the Upload button in the toolbar
  2. Select files from your computer
  3. Click Open to begin uploading
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🖥️ File upload interface with progress indicators Screenshot

Upload Progress

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During upload:

  • Progress bars show upload status for each file
  • Multiple files upload concurrently
  • Cancel individual uploads if needed
  • Completion notifications appear when finished

Note: Large files may take time depending on your network connection. The browser tab must remain open during upload.

Downloading Files

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Single File Download

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  1. Locate the file in the file list
  2. Click the Download icon in the actions column
  3. The file downloads to your browser’s default download location

Folder Download

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  1. Select the folder you want to download
  2. Click the Download button
  3. Choose archive format:
    • ZIP - Best for Windows compatibility
    • TAR.GZ - Best for Linux/macOS
  4. The compressed archive downloads
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🖥️ Download options showing archive format selection Screenshot

Bulk Download

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  1. Select multiple files using checkboxes
  2. Click Download Selected in the toolbar
  3. Files are compressed into a single archive

Editing Text Files

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Arrow Control includes a built-in text editor with syntax highlighting for common file types.

Opening Files for Editing

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  1. Click on a text file in the file list
  2. The editor opens in a new panel
  3. Make your changes

Editor Features

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  • Syntax highlighting for programming languages and configuration files
  • Line numbers and code folding
  • Search and replace functionality
  • Undo/redo support
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🖥️ Built-in text editor with syntax highlighting Screenshot

Saving Changes

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  1. Click Save or use Ctrl+S (Cmd+S on macOS)
  2. A confirmation message appears
  3. Click Close to return to the file browser

Supported File Types

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The editor provides syntax highlighting for:

CategoryExtensions
Scripts.sh, .bash, .py, .rb, .pl
Configuration.conf, .cfg, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .json
Web.html, .css, .js, .xml
Programming.c, .cpp, .go, .rs, .java
Text.txt, .md, .log

File Operations

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Creating Files and Directories

Section titled “Creating Files and Directories”
OperationSteps
New FileClick New → File, enter name, click Create
New DirectoryClick New → Folder, enter name, click Create

Renaming

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  1. Right-click the file or folder (or click the menu icon)
  2. Select Rename
  3. Enter the new name
  4. Press Enter or click Save

Moving Files

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  1. Select files to move using checkboxes
  2. Click Move in the toolbar
  3. Navigate to the destination directory
  4. Click Move Here

Alternatively, use cut and paste:

  1. Select files and click Cut
  2. Navigate to destination
  3. Click Paste

Deleting Files

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  1. Select files or folders to delete
  2. Click Delete in the toolbar
  3. Confirm the deletion in the dialog

Warning: Deleted files cannot be recovered. Verify your selection before confirming.

Copy File Path

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Right-click any file or folder and select Copy Path to copy the full path to your clipboard. Useful for terminal commands or configuration files.

Directory Access

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Default Accessible Directories

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The file manager provides access to directories based on your user permissions:

DirectoryDescription
Home (~)Your user’s home directory (default view)
/optInstalled applications and tools
/tmpTemporary files
/var/logSystem and application logs

Permission-Based Restrictions

Section titled “Permission-Based Restrictions”
  • You can only access directories your system user has permission to read
  • Write operations require appropriate permissions
  • Some system directories may be read-only

Note: The file manager respects Linux file permissions. If you cannot access a directory or modify a file, check the permissions or use the terminal with sudo if needed.

Troubleshooting

Section titled “Troubleshooting”
IssueSolution
Upload failsCheck available disk space. Verify write permissions in target directory. Try smaller file size.
Permission deniedYou lack permissions for this operation. Use terminal with sudo or contact admin.
Large file upload times outBreak large files into smaller parts. Check network stability. Keep browser tab active.
File not appearing after uploadRefresh the file list. Check if upload completed successfully.
Cannot edit fileFile may be binary or too large for editor. Check file permissions.
Download stuckCheck browser download settings. Try a different browser. Clear browser cache.

Best Practices

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  • Organize files logically - Use meaningful directory structures
  • Use descriptive names - Name files clearly to find them later
  • Clean up regularly - Remove temporary and unused files
  • Backup important files - Copy critical files to external storage
  • Check permissions - Verify permissions before operations to avoid errors
  • Close files after editing - Release locks by closing files when done
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