Sidewinder G2 6.1.2 Administration Guide - Glossary of Technical ...

Figure 11: Open File
window
Opening or saving a
file using File Editor
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Opening and saving files in the File Editor
Chapter 2: Administrator’s Overview
Using the Admin Console File Editor
When you select File > Open or File > Save As a window similar to the
following appears.
To open or save a file, follow the steps below.
1 [Conditional] In the Source field, specify where the source is located. The
options are:
• Local File—Indicates the file is located on the local Windows
workstation or on a network connected to the workstation.
• Firewall File—Indicates the file is located on the Sidewinder G2.
2 In the File field, type the full path name of the file.
If you do not know the full path name, click Browse to browse the available
directories. When you locate the file, click OK. The file name appears in the
File field.
3 Click OK to open or save the file, or click Cancel to cancel the request.
Creating a backup file in the File Editor
When modifying the Sidewinder G2 configuration files, it is normally a good
practice to create a backup copy of the file before you begin editing the file.
That way, if you make a mistake while editing the file you have the option to
revert to the original file. The File Editor provides an easy method for creating a
backup copy of a file. You can even make a backup after you begin modifying a
file. The key is to create the backup before you save your changes. Once you
save your changes you will not be able to create a backup file that mirrors the
original file.
To make a backup copy of a file, open the file with the File Editor, then select
File > Backup. The following window appears:
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