Manage Collections

Renaming Files in a Collection

Users can give preferred names to files in Publisher to make them easier to identify. This can be done without affecting the file name at the Data Source.

To rename a file in a Collection:

1. Click on the Collection containing the file you wish to rename.
2. Click on the file in the Collection to open the file preview modal.
3. Click the button on the top-right of the modal window to view a file’s meta data.
4. Click the icon to rename the file.
5. Click the icon to save your changes.

Sharing a Collection

To share a Collection:

1. Find the Collection you wish to share, navigate to the Collection’s Actions menu > Share Collection.
2. Modify the Sharing Preferences by selecting the appropriate Access Policy for each Service Type.
3. Click SHARE COLLECTION to share the Collection.
4. Share a link to this Collection using Actions > Copy Service Registry URL

Deleting a Collection

To delete a Collection:

1. Find the Collection you wish to delete, navigate to the Collection’s Actions menu > Delete Collection .
2. Double check that the correct Collection is selected.
3. Complete the deletion using the DELETE button.

Once a collection has been deleted, it will no longer be accessible from Service Registry, Search, and DRS service endpoints.

Editing a Collection

To edit a Collection:

1. Find the Collection you wish to edit, navigate to the Collection’s Actions menu > Edit Collection .
2. Modify the content of the Collection by updating its filters using the button. Click NEXT when you’ve applied the desired changes.
3. Click SAVE to commit the edit.

Viewing Collection Information

The Collection Information screen shows a variety of use information on a particular Collection such as creation date and last modified date.

To view the info on a Collection:

1. Find the Collection you wish to view.
2. Click on the About tab on that Collection.