Masking the display of files and folders

If your PC or an FTP site contains a large number of folders and files, you can limit the items displayed by using the File Mask text box (in the command bar).

Note: The File Mask is not enabled on the command bar by default. To enable the File Mask, refer to the Customizing the Command Bar topic.

You can mask the display manually or via the Site Options.

Setting the file mask via Site Options:

  1. Click Connect to open the Site Manager.
  2. Select the site in the Sites list, then click Edit.
  3. Select the Startup page.
  4. To limit the displayed files, enter characters and an asterisk in the Local file mask and/or Remote file mask text box. Examples: To display only text files, enter *.txt. To display only files whose names begin with the letter A, enter a*.

Setting the file mask manually for just the current connection:

You can use a file mask while navigating a particular site. There is a File Mask box in the command bar for each connection tab. In the appropriate File Mask text box, enter a file mask and then press Enter.