Upload files and folders

Learn how to upload files and folders to a Documentum, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft SharePoint Online, or DitaExchange server using Adobe FrameMaker.

In this topic

Introduction

In Adobe FrameMaker, you can upload XML, DITA, FM, MIF, and book files to a CMS and complete folders.

The DitaExchange connector, supports two custom document libraries: Map and Topic.

Note: If you are using Documentum or Microsoft SharePoint, ensure that the required applications are configured on the CMS server to upload DITA and XML files. If DITA applications are not available on your CMS, contact your Administrator.

Upload an open file to a CMS

To upload an open file to a CMS in Adobe FrameMaker, do the following:

  1. Select the server from the Repository Manager window.

  2. Switch between the open documents to select the document to upload.

  3. Choose File > CMS > Upload Active Document.

    The Select CMS Item window is displayed.

  4. Specify the upload location.

  5. Click OK.

    The selected document and its direct dependencies are uploaded. A message is displayed when the file is successfully uploaded.

  6. Click OK.

Note: Save the file before uploading. If the file is not saved, the dependencies list may not be correctly updated.

Upload a closed file to a CMS

To upload a closed file to a CMS in Adobe FrameMaker, do the following:

  1. Select the server from the Repository Manager window.

  2. Do one of the following:

    • Right-click a list or folder for Microsoft SharePoint or DitaExchange.

    • Right-click a cabinet or folder for Documentum.

  3. Select Upload Document.

    The Select the file to upload window displays.

  4. Specify the file to upload.

  5. Click Select.

    The selected file and its direct dependencies are uploaded. A message is displayed when the file is successfully uploaded.

  6. Click OK.

Note: The uploaded file remains on the disk and a copy of it is uploaded to the server. To work on the file again, first check out the file from the server.

Upload a folder

To upload a folder to a CMS in Adobe FrameMaker, do the following:

  1. Select the server from the Repository Manager window.

  2. Do one of the following:

    • Right-click a cabinet or folder for Documentum.

    • Right-click a list or folder for Microsoft SharePoint or DitaExchange.

  3. Select Upload Folder.

    The Browse For Folder window displays.

  4. Navigate and select the folder to upload.

  5. Click OK.

    The selected folder and all its dependencies are uploaded. A message is displayed when the directory is successfully uploaded.

  6. Click OK.