Section 2.3: Directory Navigation

Using Directory Navigation | Directory Navigation Options

Directory Navigation Mode allows you to quickly navigate the filesystem of the remote host using an intuitive table interface, rather than the usual typing of "cd" commands.

NOTE: Directory Navigation Mode requires a standard UNIX-style server and shell, and also that your session is currently at an empty shell prompt. Improper use of Directory Navigation Mode could corrupt your terminal session, or even send invalid data to the remote host.

Using Directory Navigation

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When using Directory Navigation Mode, all subdirectories of the current directory are displayed with a small grey disclosure indicator on the right-hand side; to navigate to a subdirectory, simply tap the entry in the table view. To navigate to the parent directory, use the "back" button in the upper-left corner.

All entries in the table have a "C" icon on the right side; this allows you to quickly copy the full path of the indicated file to the Clipboard, so that you can paste it back in to your terminal session.

When you have finished navigating to your desired directory, tap "Done" to exit Directory Navigation Mode. This will return you to your shell prompt, and also leave you in the directory to which you have navigated.

Directory Navigation Options

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There are also some Options that can be used to control the behavior of the Directory Navigation interface.

First, the List Directories Only option can be used to restrict the display to directories only. Note that this also means that the non-directory files are not transmitted over the network, thus improving response time in directories with a large number of non-directory files.

You can also use the List .* Files option to control whether or not "hidden" files (any file starting with ".") are displayed or not.

Finally, there are some advanced Options that can be used to control the commands used to control Directory Navigation Mode; only refer to these if you have a particular problem with Directory Navigation. More information is available in the Configuring Shell Features section.