Files

This section shows files associated with the project/scenario that do not belong to any of the other assets categories. The Files accordion shows the following information for each file (see Figure 13):

• Name: name provided by the user to identify the file.

• Type: Provided for legacy reasons. Files were previously grouped into two different types:

  • Other: any generic file associated with the project/scenario.

  • Script: a script - please now see the dedicated scripts section.

• Filename: name of the file on the hard drive.

• Scenario: name of any associated scenario.

• Modfied: latest modification date of the file/script.

Figure 13 - "Files" section of Iota

Importing a File

Users can import files into the project/scenario by clicking on the Import button located at the right corner of accordion (see Figure 13). A pop-up window will be shown for the user to enter the following fields for the file:

• Name (required): a name for the file/script. If one is not provided, the file name will be used.

• Description (optional): a description for the file/script.

• Scenario (optional): users can associate the file/script to an existent scenario of the project.

• Choose File: the button opens a file browser window that allows users to select the file to be imported.

Figure 14 - Import File window

Editing a File

Clicking on the Edit button launches a window where the user can rename the File.

Deleting a File

Clicking on the Delete button launches a window prompting the user to confirm deletion.