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| ====== User Interfaces ====== | ====== User Interfaces ====== | ||
| - | There are two selectable program interfaces with plenty of configuration options in WinSCP. | + | WinSCP offers two program interfaces, each with extensive configuration options. |
| - | ===== Norton Commander Interface ===== | + | ===== [[changing]] Changing User Interfaces ===== |
| - | The first one is based on Norton Commander (and similar file managers). A local folder is displayed in the left panel and a remote folder in the right panel. Files are usually transfered between these two folders, though it is possible to transfer files into a different folder. | + | During [[ui_installer_interface|installation]], you must select your preferred user interface. You may want to change your [[ui_pref_interface|user interface preference]] later. |
| - | &screenshot(commander) | + | ===== Commander Interface ===== |
| + | The [[ui_commander|first interface]] is based on Norton Commander and similar file managers. The interface displays a local folder in the left panel and a remote folder in the right panel. Most of the time, you'll transfer files between these folders, though you can also transfer files to a different folder. This user interface type is also known as | ||
| + | [[wp>File_manager#Orthodox_file_managers|Orthodox File Manager]]. | ||
| - | ===== Explorer-like Interface ===== | + | [[ui_commander|&screenshotpict(commander)]] |
| - | The second interface is similar to Windows Explorer. Only the remote folder is shown. Files are transfered by typing the target local directory or by Drag & Drop. This method is provided in both interfaces. | + | |
| - | &screenshot(explorer) | + | ===== Explorer Interface ===== |
| + | The [[ui_explorer|second interface]] is similar to Windows File Explorer, and you only see the remote folder. To transfer files, enter the target local directory's location or drag and drop. Both interfaces offer the same transfer methods. | ||
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| + | [[ui_explorer|&screenshotpict(explorer)]] | ||
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| + | ===== Choosing the Right User Interface ===== | ||
| + | If you are a new WinSCP user, you may want to select the [[ui_explorer|Explorer interface]] as it should be familiar to any Windows user. However, if you are used to Norton Commander, used by several contemporary file managers (Total Commander, FAR, Altap Salamander), choose this one. [[ui_commander|Commander interface]] is primarily focused on easy keyboard control. You can use it without ever touching your mouse. One who is used to it can perform the operations much faster. | ||
| - | ===== Choosing the Right Interface ===== | ||
| - | If you are using WinSCP for the first time, you may wish to select the Explorer-like interface as it should be familiar to any Windows user. However if you are used to the concept of Norton Commander, used by several contemporary file managers (Total Commander, FAR, Servant Salamander), choose this one. Norton commander interface is primarily focused on easy keyboard control. You can use it without ever touching mouse. One who is used to it can perform the operations much faster. You may read more about so called [[&ofm|OFM - Orthodox File Managers]]. | ||