OPERATION MANUAL

FILE UPLOAD PROCESS

Method 1: Upload Button

1. Click the "UPLOAD DATA" button in the header
2. Click "SCAN" to browse for a file
3. Enter a description for the file
4. Assign categories by clicking "ASSIGN TYPE"
5. Click "EXECUTE UPLOAD" to complete the process

Method 2: Drag & Drop

1. Drag a file from your file manager
2. Drop it anywhere on the Crono interface
3. The upload dialog will open with the file pre-selected
4. Complete the description and categorization
5. Execute the upload

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

Creating Categories

1. Click "NEW TYPE" in the upload dialog or category selection
2. Enter a category name
3. Select a parent category (optional) for hierarchical organization
4. Choose an icon from the available options
5. Save the category

Managing Existing Categories

1. Click the terminal icon next to the category filter
2. Use the search box to find specific categories
3. Click the edit button to modify category properties
4. Click the delete button to remove categories (will also remove from all files)

SEARCH AND FILTERING

Text Search

Use the search box to find files by:

• File name
• Description content
• Category names

Category Filtering

Select a category from the dropdown to show only files in that category (including subcategories).

Combined Search

Use both text search and category filtering simultaneously for precise results.

FILE OPERATIONS

Viewing Files

• Single Click: Edit file description and categories
• Double Click: Open the copied file
• Right Click: Context menu with additional options

File Actions

• Open: Opens the copied file with default application
• Show in Folder: Opens file manager to the copied file location
• Delete: Removes file from archive (original file remains)

BATCH OPERATIONS

Enabling Batch Mode

1. Click "BATCH MODE" in the header
2. Checkboxes will appear next to each file
3. Select files by clicking checkboxes
4. Use "SELECT ALL" or "CLEAR" for quick selection

Batch Actions

• Edit Types: Change categories for all selected files
• Export: Export selected files to a folder
• Delete: Remove selected files from archive

EDITING FILE INFORMATION

Quick Edit

1. Single-click any file row to open the edit dialog
2. Modify the description as needed
3. Click "ASSIGN TYPE" to change categories
4. Save your changes

Bulk Edit Categories

1. Enable batch mode
2. Select multiple files
3. Click "EDIT TYPES" in the batch toolbar
4. Choose new categories to apply to all selected files

SORTING AND ORGANIZATION

Column Sorting

• Click any column header to sort by that field
• Click again to reverse the sort order
• Available sort fields: Description, File Name, Archive Date

Organization Best Practices

• Descriptive Names: Use clear, searchable descriptions
• Consistent Categories: Develop a category system and stick to it
• Regular Review: Periodically review and update file descriptions
• Hierarchical Structure: Use parent-child categories for complex organization

KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS

INTERFACE CUSTOMIZATION

Display Options

• Column Width: Columns automatically adjust to content
• Sorting Order: Choose ascending or descending for any column
• Filter Combinations: Use text search with category filters

Workflow Optimization

• Drag & Drop: Fastest method for single file uploads
• Batch Mode: Efficient for managing multiple files
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Speed up common operations
• Category Filters: Quick way to focus on specific file types

ADVANCED TIPS