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Overview

This guide covers all the essential operations for managing files and folders in MemoryLake. You’ll learn how to create, upload, organize, and maintain your document collection.

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Creating Folders

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Basic Folder Creation

1

Access the New Folder Option

You can create a new folder in several ways:
  • Click the “New Folder” button in the toolbar
  • Right-click on a folder in the tree and select “New Folder”
  • Right-click in the empty space to create at root level
2

Enter Folder Name

Type a descriptive name for your folder and press Enter or click Save.
Use clear, descriptive names that indicate the folder’s contents. Good examples: “Q1-Reports”, “Research-Papers”, “Meeting-Notes”.
3

Verify Creation

The new folder appears in the tree immediately. You can now add files or create subfolders within it.

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Uploading Files

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Single File Upload

1

Click Upload Button

Click the “Upload” button in the toolbar to open the file picker.
2

Select File

Choose a single file from your computer. Supported formats: .md, .txt, .csv, .pdf, .xlsx, .xls
3

Monitor Progress

Watch the upload progress in the task panel. The file appears in your tree once the upload completes.

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Multiple File Upload

1

Select Multiple Files

In the file picker, hold Ctrl (Windows/Linux) or Cmd (Mac) and click multiple files. Or use Shift-click to select a range of files.
2

Confirm Upload

Click “Open” to start uploading all selected files concurrently.
3

Track Progress

The upload panel shows progress for each file individually. Files are uploaded up to 3 at a time.

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Folder Upload

1

Choose Folder Upload Option

In the upload dialog, look for “Upload Folder”.
2

Select Entire Folder

Choose a folder from your computer. All files and subdirectories within it will be queued.
3

Preserve Structure

MemoryLake automatically recreates the folder structure in your drive, maintaining the hierarchy.
Verify that the folder structure matches your local directory. All subfolders and files should be in the correct locations.

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Drag-and-Drop Upload

The quickest way to upload files:
  1. Open File Explorer/Finder on your computer
  2. Navigate to Your Files - find the files you want to upload
  3. Drag to MemoryLake - drag and drop files directly onto the tree view
  4. Drop on Target Folder - drop onto a specific folder to upload there, or on empty space for root
Drag multiple files at once for batch uploading.

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Renaming Items

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Rename Files or Folders

1

Initiate Rename

Right-click on the file or folder and select “Rename” from the context menu.
2

Edit Name

The name becomes editable. Type the new name.
3

Save Changes

Press Enter to save or Escape to cancel. The item updates immediately in the tree.

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Moving Items

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Drag-and-Drop Move

The most intuitive way to move files and folders:
  1. Click and Hold on the item you want to move
  2. Drag to Destination folder
  3. Drop when the target folder is highlighted
  4. Verify the item now appears in the new location

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Move via Dialog

For more precise control:
1

Open Move Dialog

Right-click the item and select “Move” from the context menu.
2

Navigate to Destination

In the move dialog, browse the tree to find the destination folder.
3

Select and Confirm

Click on the destination folder and click “Move” to complete the operation.
The item immediately appears in its new location and is removed from the old location.

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Move Behavior

  • Folders: Moving a folder moves all its contents
  • Permissions: Moving doesn’t affect project associations
  • Comments: Comments move with the item

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Downloading Files

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Download Single File

1

Select File

Click on a file in the tree to select it.
2

Download

Right-click and select “Download” or click the download button in the toolbar.
3

Save Locally

Your browser will download the file to your default downloads folder.

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Deleting Items

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Delete Files or Folders

1

Select Item to Delete

Click on the file or folder you want to remove.
2

Initiate Delete

Right-click and select “Delete”.
3

Confirm Deletion

A confirmation dialog appears. Review the item name and click “Delete” to confirm.
Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Deleted items are not moved to a recycle bin.
4

Verify Removal

The item disappears from the tree immediately.

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Deleting Folders with Contents

When you delete a folder:
  • All Contents Deleted: All files and subfolders are permanently removed
  • Confirmation Required: Extra confirmation for non-empty folders

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Best Practices

  • Create a logical folder hierarchy before uploading
  • Group related documents together
  • Use consistent naming conventions
  • Keep folder structures reasonably flat (3-5 levels)
  • Use folder upload to preserve directory structure
  • Upload related files together
  • Use drag-and-drop for quick uploads
  • Monitor upload progress for large files
  • Regularly review and remove unused files
  • Keep folder names descriptive and current
  • Use comments to add context to files
  • Download important files as backups

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Next Steps

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