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Using Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV)
About WebDAV
Using the WebDAV set of extensions to the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) allows users to collaboratively create and edit any type of non-FirstClass documents (for example, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
This function is platform agnostic and will map to the FirstClass Desktop anywhere in the world. Users can access uploaded files on their FirstClass accounts as if they were using a file server. On Windows and Macs, FirstClass client and web users can map their drive to Internet Services and then authenticate it. For the Open Text Social Workplace web browser client, a Windows based plug-in that users install is required to allow Microsoft Office files to be opened directly from the browser.
A WebDAV-enabled application's locking mechanism can also be supported. This means that if UserA opens the document for editing, UserB will be notified that the document is locked when they attempt to edit it. Depending on the application, UserB may be allowed to continue editing and then be offered a choice to merge documents at the end, or wait and be notified by the application when the document is available for editing. Support for WebDAV locking requires the WebDAV lock columns to be present in the container being accessed.
WebDAV uses port 80 (or whatever port your HTTP is configured for). SSL is supported and this makes your content secure over the public network. If SSL is not used, username and password are secure but content may not be.
WebDAV is enabled by default and will not normally need to be reconfigured. Advanced configuration options for WebDAV are available if required in the HeaderMatch document. Click here for more information.
Mapping a network drive
If you want to edit documents online or upload/download lots of files, you may want to map an online location to your computer. This lets you edit any kind of uploaded files online, and transfer multiple files back and forth using drag and drop.
Mapping a Windows drive
 NoteThis process will work at a general level for all Windows versions. However, the process may change slightly between versions.
1 Open My Computer.
2 Choose Tools > Map Network Drive.
3 Enter the desired URL to connect to (example: \\otsw.huskyplanes.com\Login).
4 Enter your login credentials when prompted.
These are the same username and password you use to log in.
Windows will then map that network drive for you. Once it's mapped, you can navigate to it like any other folder in Windows.
Mapping a Mac drive
1 Choose Finder > Go > Connect to Server.
2 Enter the desired URL to connect to (example: smb://otsw.huskyplanes.com/Login).
3 Enter your login credentials when prompted.
These are the same username and password you use to log in.
A new icon will appear on your Mac desktop of the networked drive. Once it's mapped, you can navigate to it like any other folder in Mac.
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