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My Folders: entry point and layout

Open My Workspace and use the left sidebar to enter My Folders. The folder tree on the left helps you navigate, while the main panel shows the selected folder, its status, its actions, and the documents it contains. This is the place to build an operational structure that reflects how your research actually unfolds.

What you find here

  • folder structure
  • stored documents
  • navigation panel
  • actions for creating and managing content

Folder management features

Here are

  • Create a new top-level folder from the My Folders area when you need a new working container.
  • Create a subfolder when the material belongs under an existing research stream or task.
  • Edit a folder to improve the name or description once the research structure becomes clearer.
  • Delete a folder only after checking that it is not a shared, active container still holding materials needed by others.

Folders help:

separate projects organise datasets and documents structure research activities

Sharing and permissions

Sharing is the bridge between personal organisation and real collaboration. Instead of emailing files around, invite people into the folder and assign an appropriate general access level. The screenshots show options such as Read Only, Write Own, and Write Any, which indicate a more structured permission model than a simple “shared/not shared” toggle. Instead, the platform uses a structured permission system that defines what each user is allowed to do with the content.

  • Read Only: Users can view and download content but cannot make any changes.
  • Write Own: Users can add and edit their own content but cannot modify or delete content created by others.
  • Write Any: Users have full editing rights and can modify, delete, or manage all content in the shared space.

Important workspace rule

  • A shared folder containing materials should not be treated like a disposable empty personal folder.
  • Before deleting a shared space, review who still has access and whether documents, versions, or public links still depend on it.
  • If the folder is part of an active collaboration or publication process, archive or relocate the materials first and confirm the deletion path with the relevant maintainer or support contact.


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