What Is the File Manager?
The file manager is a central hub for storing all your images and files within Limecube. It also provides access to a library of over one million free images from Pexels.
Accessing the File Manager
There are three ways to open the file manager:
Access Methods
- 1From the top admin menu under 'Files'
- 2Through any element with image or file options
- 3From a content element — click the file icon in the toolbar, then click the folder icon
Views
Standard View
The default grid/thumbnail view shows your files as visual previews.
List View
The list view displays detailed information about your files including the full file name, image dimensions, upload date and time, and file size. Toggle between views using the view icons.
File Manager Icons
Primary Icons
Home — returns to the root folder.
Refresh — refreshes the file view.
View — toggles between small icons, large icons, and list view.
Sort — multiple sort options; for general use leave as the default 'Created DESC'.
Filter — search for a file by name.
Upload — upload images (or drag and drop into the window).
Create folder — create a new folder in the current location.
Refresh — refreshes the file view.
View — toggles between small icons, large icons, and list view.
Sort — multiple sort options; for general use leave as the default 'Created DESC'.
Filter — search for a file by name.
Upload — upload images (or drag and drop into the window).
Create folder — create a new folder in the current location.
Manage Files Icons
These icons require clicking the 'Manage Files' button first:
Checkbox — select one or more files.
Delete — delete selected files.
Copy — copy selected files.
Cut — cut files to move them to another location.
Paste — paste files into the current folder.
Checkbox — select one or more files.
Delete — delete selected files.
Copy — copy selected files.
Cut — cut files to move them to another location.
Paste — paste files into the current folder.
File Manager Tabs
Free images — browse over one million free stock images from the built-in library.
Your images — view images you have uploaded yourself or saved from the free library.
Your images — view images you have uploaded yourself or saved from the free library.
Accepted File Types
Limecube's file manager supports a wide range of common file types:
Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLSX
Images: JPG, PNG, GIF
Videos: MP4, AVI, MOV
eBooks: EPUB, MOBI
Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLSX
Images: JPG, PNG, GIF
Videos: MP4, AVI, MOV
eBooks: EPUB, MOBI
Tips for Using the File Manager
If you cannot see all file types (such as PDF or DOCX), you may have clicked the 'Insert Image' icon which only shows image files. Use the correct icon to view all file types.
Best Practices
- 1Use folders to keep your files organised — it makes locating specific files much easier
- 2Take advantage of the free image library to enhance your site's visual appeal without external sources
- 3Periodically review and delete unnecessary files to keep the file manager tidy
- 4Use clear, consistent naming conventions for files so they are easy to search and identify
- 5Use the batch upload feature to add multiple files at once
- 6Use the filter/search bar to quickly find files by name
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