Using CITES NetFiles on a Windows PC

WebDrive

WebDrive is the recommended WebDAV software for Windows computers. Unlike other DAV clients, including the built-in client discussed above, the WebDrive software allows you to use CITES NetFiles as though the files were located on your computer rather than the NetFiles server.

Although any WebDAV client will provide access to your NetFiles folders and files, WebDrive goes a step farther by assigning a hard drive letter to your NetFiles account for the duration of your session. This allows you to use software programs that require a local drive for file management, such as Dreamweaver, to edit directly edit files saved in your CITES NetFiles account.

Installation and setup

Installing WebDrive

1. Point your web browser to the University of Illinois WebStore.
2. Click the login icon and enter your NetID and password when prompted.
3. Enter Webdrive in the search box and click Go.
4. Click Add to cart.
5. Click I Agree, then click Check out.
6. Enter your name and email address in the appropriate fields and click Next >>.
7. Click Download Only, then click the Download Software button.
8. When the download is complete, double-click the file and follow the installation instructions that appear.
9. Select Next. If prompted, restart your computer.

Setting up the software

1. Click Start > Programs -> WebDrive -> WebDrive to open the WebDrive client window.
2. Click New Site.
3. Under Site Name: type a meaningful name for your NetFiles account.
4. For Drive: select a drive letter that is not currently in use and click Next. You can see the drive letters your computer is using by double-clicking the My Computer button on the Desktop.
5. For Server Type: select WebDAV. Make sure Connect Securely is checked, and click Next.
6. When asked What is the address of this Server? enter https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/YourNetID. To connect directly to one of your public folders, include a forward slash (/) and a directory name after your NetID. Click Next.
7. On the certificate page, leave No Certificate selected and click Next.
8. Enter your username and password in the appropriate boxes.
9. Click Finish to return to the client window. If you do not uncheck the Connect to Site now, your mapped drive will open and a WebDrive symbol will appear in your system tray.

Built-in WebDAV client

Both Windows 2000 or XP have built-in WebDAV clients that allow you to move folders and files directly into NetFiles. You can open a temporary Web Folders session from an Internet Explorer browser if you are using a public computer. For a permanent link to your NetFiles account, you can create a direct connection in My Network Places. Please note that the built-in client will not assign a drive letter to your NetFiles account.

Windows Web Folders

If you are using CITES NetFiles with Microsoft Internet Explorer and a computer running Windows 98 or later, you can also use Windows Web Folders as a convenient alternative to the web browser interface. From your browser, click on the Web Folder button. A new window will open that contains all your NetFiles folder and files. Now just click and drag files into the window to add files.

To add a Windows Web Folders location to My Network Places in Windows XP:

1. Go to My Network Places.
   • Look for a My Network Places icon on the desktop and double-click to open it.
   • If My Network Places is not on the desktop, go to Start and select My Network Places.
2. Select Add a Network Place from the Network Tasks menu (on the left).
3. When the Add Network Place Wizard appears, click Next.
4. Select Choose another network location, and click Next.
5. Under Internet or network address, enter https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/YourNetID (replace YourNetID with your NetID). Click Next.
6. Enter a meaningful name for the location, such as CITES NetFiles, in the text box provided. Click Next.
7. To open the new connection, keep the "Open this network place when I click Finish" box checked, and click Finish.
8. You will need to log in using your NetID and AD Password.
9. Upon successful login, a folder window will open up revealing all of the files in your NetFiles account.
10. A folder with the name your specified will now appear in My Network Places. Double-click it and log in with your NetID and AD Password to access your NetFiles account.

To add a Windows Web Folders location to My Network Places in Windows 2000:

1. Go to My Network Places.
   • Look for a My Network Places on the desktop and double click to open it.
   • If My Network Places is not on the desktop, go to Start and select My Network Places.
2. Double click on the Add a Network Place icon.
3. Under Internet or network address, enter https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/YourNetID (replace YourNetID with your NetID). Click Next.
4. Enter your NetID and AD Password. Click OK. To maintain security, do not check Remember my password.
5. Give the Network Place a meaningful name, such as CITES NetFiles, and click Next.
6. To open the new connection, keep the "Open this network place when I click Finish" box checked, and click Finish.
7. You will need to log in using your NetID and AD Password.
8. Upon successful login, a folder window will open up revealing all of the files in your NetFiles account.
9. A folder with the name your specified will now appear in My Network Places. Double-click it and log in with your NetID and AD Password to access your course files.

Using WebDrive with Adobe Dreamweaver CS3

Dreamweaver features a Site Definition option that allows it to keep track of your file locations. This feature can be used in conjunction with WebDrive to edit web pages directly on your NetFiles account.

1. Install WebDrive as described above.
2. In Dreamweaver, click Site > Manage Sites...
3. Select your site name and click Edit. You will be taken to the Site Definition window.
   
4. No changes are needed in the first Editing Files screen. Click Next.
5. Select No, I do not want to use a server technology, and click Next.
6. Select Edit directly on server using local network.
7. Click the folder button next to Where are your files on the network? and select your mapped drive.
8. Click Next.
9. Click Done.
10. Click Done in the Edit Sites window. The cache will be recreated, and your network files will be displayed in the list of files on the right-hand side.