Catalogue & Favorite Folders/Files
Posted: 10 Sep 2006 08:59
Sorry if this is a very basic question but I am just starting to configure my XY, trying to understand all the options.
I realise that catalogue and favorite files is a very strong feature and would like to us e this extensively. I had no problem setting things up but just for my bestter understanding, what exactly happens when you place files or folders into the catalogue/favourites?
I assume you are not actually moving files? Are you creating kind of shortcuts to the original location? Assuming the favorite files are huge, would placing a file into the cataloge cause the space used on the hd to be increased or is this irrelevant as the actual file only exists once and the file under favorites is more like a virtual file? Since I can also rename the file under favorites without affecting the original, I assume whatever I do under favorites does not change the original? I just want to avoid making extensive changes without fully understanding the outcome.
I realise that catalogue and favorite files is a very strong feature and would like to us e this extensively. I had no problem setting things up but just for my bestter understanding, what exactly happens when you place files or folders into the catalogue/favourites?
I assume you are not actually moving files? Are you creating kind of shortcuts to the original location? Assuming the favorite files are huge, would placing a file into the cataloge cause the space used on the hd to be increased or is this irrelevant as the actual file only exists once and the file under favorites is more like a virtual file? Since I can also rename the file under favorites without affecting the original, I assume whatever I do under favorites does not change the original? I just want to avoid making extensive changes without fully understanding the outcome.
