# Explorer

> Source: https://parallelworks.com/docs/your-workspace/explorer

# Explorer

The Explorer provides a file browser interface for navigating and managing files in your ACTIVATE workspace and connected storage.

## Opening the Explorer

Click **Explorer** in the sidebar navigation, or access it through the Editor's file tree.

## Navigating Files

The Explorer shows your files and folders in a hierarchical tree structure:

- Click a folder to expand or collapse it
- Click a file to select it
- Double-click a file to open it in the Editor

### Navigation Controls

- Use the **breadcrumb path** to navigate to parent directories
- Click **refresh** to reload the current directory
- Use **search** to filter files by name

## File Operations

### Creating Files and Folders

1. Navigate to the destination directory
2. Right-click and select **New File** or **New Folder**
3. Enter a name and press Enter

### Renaming

1. Right-click the item
2. Select **Rename**
3. Enter the new name and press Enter

### Moving and Copying

**Move:**
1. Right-click and select **Cut** (or Ctrl+X)
2. Navigate to destination
3. Right-click and select **Paste** (or Ctrl+V)

**Copy:**
1. Right-click and select **Copy** (or Ctrl+C)
2. Navigate to destination
3. Right-click and select **Paste** (or Ctrl+V)

You can also drag and drop files between folders.

### Deleting

1. Right-click the item
2. Select **Delete**
3. Confirm the deletion

:::caution Permanent Deletion
Deleted files cannot be recovered. Back up important files before deleting.
:::

## Uploading Files

1. Navigate to the destination folder
2. Click **Upload** or drag files from your computer
3. Wait for upload to complete

## Downloading Files

1. Right-click the file
2. Select **Download**
3. Choose where to save it

## Accessing Cluster Storage

When clusters are running, you can browse their file systems through the Explorer. Storage volumes attached to clusters appear at their configured mount paths.

## Keyboard Shortcuts

| Action | Windows/Linux | macOS |
|--------|---------------|-------|
| Copy | Ctrl+C | Cmd+C |
| Cut | Ctrl+X | Cmd+X |
| Paste | Ctrl+V | Cmd+V |
| Delete | Delete | Delete |
| Rename | F2 | F2 |

## Related Documentation

- [Editor](/docs/your-workspace/editor) - Full IDE experience
- [Storage](/docs/storage) - Storage options