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About Virtual Folders

Virtual folders allow you to better organize your content, and have a well-structured workspace. Using virtual folders, you can group your media items based on their type and add or remove files in bulk.

Note

The virtual folders you create in Connect are only reflected in our system. The underlying storage structure in your cloud storage will not be changed.

Creating a Virtual Folder

To create a virtual folder, perform the following steps:

  1. Open the Titles menu and select a title. The Title Details page is displayed.

    Title details

  2. Click Create Folder. The Create Virtual Folder modal is displayed.

    Virtual Asset

  3. Enter a Name for your virtual folder.

    The Create a Virtual Folder modal

  4. Click Save. The folder is created and displayed on the Media tab of the title details.

    Created Virtual Folder

    Note that when creating a virtual folder, a breadcrumb trail is displayed in the Media Items section to help you navigate easier between media items.

    Breadcrumb

Adding Media Items to a Virtual Folder

To add a media item, perform the following steps:

  1. In the newly created virtual folder, click Add items. The Add Media Item modal is displayed.

    The Add Media Item modal

  2. Select the media item you want to add.

  3. Click Add. The file is added, and displayed in the virtual folder.

Creating a Subfolder

To create a subfolder in your virtual folder, perform the following steps:

  1. In the newly created virtual folder, click Create Folder. The Create Virtual Folder modal is displayed.

    The Create subfolder button

  2. Enter a suggestive Name for your subfolder.

    The Create a Virtual Folder modal

  3. Click Save. The subfolder is created and displayed in your virtual folder.

    Created subfolder

Creating and Editing a Virtual AssetImporting CSV Files