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title: File management
description: File list, sorting, details, tags, pins, shortcuts, copy and move, batch operations and file access.
slug: files-management
lang: en
category: Product Features
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order: 12
keywords:
  - File Management
  - File Management
  - BabelBird
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# File management

File list, sorting, details, tags, pins, shortcuts, copy and move, batch operations and file access.


![Web main interface](../../assets/images/web-main.webp)
*The main interface of the web moderator uses left navigation, right file list and top functional area. Common file operations are concentrated in the file list and right-click menu.*

![Open file tree](../../assets/images/web-tree.webp)
*Tree view is suitable for scenarios where a large number of folders need to be managed hierarchically.*


## Detailed description

### Introduction

The file management module is one of the core functions of BabelBird Enterprise Drive. It is used for users to manage and operate files and folders, and pushes different file lists to users according to their permissions. It is also the main interface for users to use the network disk. This module provides a wide range of features to meet the file management and organization needs of business users.

### Technical features

A. File access and organization

- Paging loading technology:

The file management module uses paging loading technology, and the server-side database performs file sorting and query operations, and returns the file list to the front desk for paging loading. Such a file list can load hundreds of thousands of rows of data in pages, ensuring that users can efficiently load and browse large numbers of files without affecting performance and user experience.

- Tree display file list:

Babel supports tree-like display of file lists, making the organizational structure of files more intuitive and allowing users to easily navigate and manage folders.

- Permission control:

Depending on the user's permissions, the file management module will dynamically display appropriate list items. The file list content seen by different users varies according to different permissions. to ensure that only authorized users can view, edit, or delete specific files and folders.

B. File sorting and quick operations

-Multidimensional sorting:

Supports multi-dimensional sorting, users can sort by different dimensions such as file name, latest version, file size, etc.

- File name sorting:

Unlike most network disk applications, Babel File Name Sorting supports multi-digit sorting in order, so that files whose file names contain numerical numbers can be sorted accurately. (Most network disk file names are sorted only by the first letter, such as: 1, 2, 10, 3, 4, but in BabelBird, the order can be correctly displayed as: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10)

- Custom global sorting:

Users can customize the sorting method suitable for their own global use in the settings. At the same time, the system will remember the sorting method selected by the user in the folder last time, and the next time the folder is opened, it will also be displayed according to the previous sorting.

C. Document display and detailed management

- List mode and waterfall flow mode can be switched:

Supports browsing folders in list mode, and can switch to waterfall flow mode for preview.

Supports waterfall flow mode browsing of folders (file thumbnails), making file browsing smoother and more intuitive.

Folders with many pictures will be automatically adapted to display in waterfall flow mode.

- File details page:

Each file and folder has a detailed details page. Users can manage file information, add file comments, view file access logs, collect statistics on file access, and generate reports.

The file details page can also manage file versions.

- Comment area:

Each file or folder has its own comment area, which supports user comments and @mentions of other users to promote team collaboration and feedback.

- File association:

Supports file associated files, allowing users to establish connections between related files for easier access to related information.

- File attention reminder:

Users can remind people who have permission to view files to pay attention to files or folders to ensure that important files are not ignored.

D. Advanced search and filtering

- Advanced search

BabelBird supports advanced search function, which can conduct advanced search based on keywords, full-text content, time, file format, uploader, search scope, search type and other dimensions.