File Manager Recipes

File Manager Recipes

Use these recipes when the job is to put files in the right place, keep the tree readable, and avoid surprises caused by hidden or externally changed files.

Create or organize folders before your project gets messy.

Upload assets into the folder structure you actually plan to maintain.

Refresh and inspect the tree before reacting to unexpected file changes.

Create and Organize Folders

Create folders before you need them desperately. A small amount of structure early prevents pages, assets, and support files from drifting into the project root.

Group related assets together.

Keep naming predictable.

Prefer tidy folders over later cleanup work.

Upload Assets Safely

Upload with intent. Put images, downloads, and support files where the rest of the team will expect them, not where they happen to land first.

Upload into the correct folder, not the nearest folder.

Check filenames before linking them from pages or actions.

Treat uploaded files as part of project structure, not temporary clutter.

Handle External Changes

When files changed outside Wappler, do not guess. Refresh the File Manager, confirm what moved or appeared, and only then decide whether the problem is a missing file, a build artifact, or a real accidental change.

Refresh before troubleshooting.

Confirm the exact folder and filename.

Use the hub or reference tour if you need UI orientation.

Next steps

Return to the File Manager tours menu to continue with quick orientation, workflow guidance, or UI reference.

Use Quick Overview for spatial orientation.

Use General Usage for the day-to-day workflow.

Use Reference when you just need UI reminders.