Editing a Folder


To change the name and description of a folder:

  1. In Information Designer, in the Elements tree, right-click on the folder that you want to edit.

    Response: A pop-up menu is displayed.

  2. Select Edit Properties from the pop-up menu.

    Response: The Edit Properties dialog is opened with the information for the selected folder.

  3. Modify the desired fields.

  4. Click OK.

Note: You can only edit the properties of folders where you have sufficient permissions.

Note: Some characters are forbidden in the element names and file system of TIBCO Spotfire 3.0 and forward: /\*"?:<>|

Old information models with element names containing these characters can be imported. However, you cannot edit and resave elements using their old names if they contain forbidden characters.

See also:

Setting Folder Permissions

Folders Overview