How to add a new folder

Adding a folder in SIM+CMS is very easy. If you're familiar with Windows or if you've used any other content management systems before, you'll quickly discover that using the SIM+CMS system is not complicated at all. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to find out how to add a folder...

Step 1

Let's assume you're already logged in. From the home page illustrated below you'll want to click on the Content Pages icon on the Desktop.

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Hint: There is always more than one way to get where you want to in SIM+CMS! Two alternatives are:

click on Manage Content > Content Pages in the right hand navigation
navigate the Quick Links to get to the location you want to add a new folder in - ideal if you know where you're going and you want to get there fast!

Please read Exploring the SIM+ CMS Interface for tips on getting the most out of the the SIM⁺CMS workspace.

Step 2

OK, so you've landed on the Content Pages area. It should look like the screen below:

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You'll notice a toolbar above the list of files and folders. The icon to click when you want to add a new folder is... New Folder.

Hint: If you prefer to use the Quick Links menu, try right-clicking on the directory you want to create a sub-folder in. A context menu will appear with the option New Folder at the top of the list.

Step 3

After you've clicked New Folder you will be taken to a new page, which should look like the screen below:

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Simply enter the name of the folder you would like to create and click the Submit button.

Once that's done you'll be returned to the parent directory and you can continue your work by adding content to your new folder.

You see its really quite simple to use SIM⁺CMS.

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