Add an item to a resource

This procedure lets you add a new item to an existing resource.

About this task

Once you've created a resource, you can add new items to it.

To add an item to a resource:

Procedure

  1. Use Search to find the resource to edit.
  2. In the Search Results view, right-click the resource and select Edit from the menu.
    The Progress Information dialog displays as the file is locked.
    The Show/Edit Resource dialog appears.
  3. To import a folder:
    1. Click Import Folder.
    2. In the resulting Browse for Folder dialog, browse to the folder to import, select it, and then click OK.
      The Content area of the Show/Edit Resource dialog now shows the imported folder as well as all the files that it contains.
  4. To import a single file:
    1. Click Import.
    2. In the resulting Open dialog, browse to the required file, select it, and click Open.
      The Content area of the Show/Edit Resource dialog displays the new resource.
  5. Optional: Type a Description next to the item you've added.
  6. Repeat the import process.
  7. When you finish your imports, click OK.
  8. In the Search Results view, right-click the resource and select Release from the menu.

Results

The resource and its related items are added to the repository, and all descriptive information is saved.