pantherFILE Resources
pantherFILE is UWM's file storage and sharing system. The Short Course programs offers classroom training on pantherFILE, but we also have online tutorials available. These resources are excellent for those looking for information on how to perform a specific function within the system and are available 24/7. The links to the tutorials and documentation are provided below.
Documentation
- Web-based Client
- Xythos Desktop Client
- Xythos Desktop Client for Windows 7 users
- Using pantherFILE for Personal Web Pages
NOTE: Current quota amounts are 250 MB for students and 1 GB for faculty and staff. To request an increase to your quota, please contact the UWM Help Desk at (414)229-4040 or gettechhelp.uwm.edu.
Tutorials
Web Client
Logging In/Navigation
- What is pantherFile? (1:42)
- What is new in pantherFILE? (5:17)
- How do I log into pantherFile? (1:34)
- How do I navigate in pantherFile? (2:05)
Uploading, Opening and Saving Files
- How do I upload files? (3:50)
- How do I open a file? (3:10)
- How do I save files to my computer? (3:15)
Organizing Files
- How do I create a new folder? (4:57)
- How do I copy a file or folder? (2:00)
- How do I move a file or folder? (1:39)
- How do I delete a file or folder? (2:13)
- How do I rename a file or folder? (1:18)
- How do I share a file or folder? (2:29)
- How do I e-mail a file or folder? (2:37)
- How do I tag a file? (1:51)
Managing Files
- How do I use the manage function? (1:51)
- How do I view a file summary? (2:02)
- How do I change permissions? (2:34)
- How do I use tickets to share files? (3:39)
- How do I enable logging? (2:48)
- How do I enable versioning? (3:06)
- How do I set up subscriptions? (2:52)
- How do I lock files? (3:21)
- How do I use comments? (2:26)
- How do I create bookmarks? (2:01)
- How do I manage my bookmarks? (2:39)
- How do I copy a file's URL? (2:20)
- How do I manage my tickets and subscriptions? (1:48)
Searching, Setup, Contacts, Logging Out
- How do I search for files or folders? (2:37)
- How do I save a search? (2:00)
- How do I change my general pantherFILE settings? (2:04)
- How do I view and manage my contacts? (2:01)
- How do I set up contact groups? (3:21)
- How do I change my view? (2:50)
- Where do I access my group shares? (1:42)
- How can I receive additional help in pantherFILE? (2:00)
- How do I log out of pantherFILE? (1:04)
Desktop Client/Xythos Drive
Navigation Basics
- What is the Xythos Drive and how do I find it on my computer? (2:30)
- How do I navigate the Xythos Drive? (1:53)
File Basics
- How do I upload files using the Xythos Drive? (2:02)
- How do I download files using the Xythos Drive? (2:10)
- How do I create a folder using the Xythos Drive? (2:03)
- How do I move uploaded files using the Xythos Drive? (2:37)
- How do I save files directly to the Xythos Drive? (2:29)