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About transferring files
There are several ways to transfer files, such as word processing or graphics files, to other users or conferences. No matter how files are transferred, they are first saved to a server (uploaded). When users save files to their computers (download), the files are copied from the server.
If you or others who will download your files use modems, consider compressing large files before transferring them. Compressed files often transfer faster and take up less space on the server.
You can transfer a file by attaching it to a message, or by uploading it directly to a server without using a message. If you attach the file to a message, you can add explanatory text in the message body, and the message can be forwarded to other users. If you upload the file directly, it is available to anyone with access to the conference or folder to which you uploaded it.
Attaching files to messages
To attach a file to a message:
1       Click Attach File on the message form.
2       Click Browse on the Attach File form.
3       Choose the file you want to attach.
4       Click Open.
5       Click Attach File on the Attach File form.
6       Repeat this procedure for each file you wish to attach.
To remove an attachment, delete the entire message and recreate it without the attachment.
Downloading attached files
To download an attachment, click the attachment in the message envelope.
Note
If a conference message with an attachment appears in italics, the attachment has not yet been approved for download. You cannot open this message and download the attachment until it is approved and the italics are gone.
Downloading uploaded files
To download a file that was uploaded directly to a server, click the file.
Previewing attached files
FirstClass lets you preview an atached file before you download it. To do this, click the name of the attachment.
If the file downloads rather than previewing, your web browser does not include a viewer that can display this type of file. Use a suitable application to view the downloaded file.