# Exporting a File from a DocuWorks Container

This topic describes how to export a file from a DocuWorks container.
You can use one of the following methods:

- Dragging and dropping a file from the [Contents] dialog box
- Dragging and dropping a file from a workspace into the DocuWorks container opened in Desk

## Dragging and dropping a file from the [Contents] dialog box

Copy a file into the workspace or another folder in the folder area.
Procedure
1.
Select a DocuWorks container, then click [Manipulate Container Contents] in the [Document] menu.
The [Contents] dialog box appears.
2.
Drag the target file from the [Contents] dialog box, then drop it in the Workspace or Explorer.
The file is moved from the selected DocuWorks container.
When copying a file from the [Contents] dialog box, drag and drop it while holding down the <Ctrl> key.
3.
Click [Save and Close].
Note
When you use a long file name, the length of the file path may exceed the limit depending on the location of the export destination or working folder, and this causes an error or the file name to be truncated. If you encounter such an error, use [Rename File] from the shortcut menu to shorten the file name before you can export it.

## Dragging and dropping a file from a workspace into the DocuWorks container opened in Desk

Open a DocuWorks container in Desk, then drag and drop a file from a workspace into a folder in the tree.
Note
You cannot drag and drop a folder.
Procedure
1.
Open a DocuWorks container in Desk.
The contents of the DocuWorks container are displayed in the workspace in the order in which they are stored.
Refer
For how to open a DocuWorks container in Desk, refer to Opening a DocuWorks Container.
2.
Drag the target file from the DocuWorks container displayed in the Workspace and drop it into a folder in the tree.
The file is moved from the DocuWorks container.
When copying a file, drag and drop it while holding down the <Ctrl> key.
Note

- By default, files will be copied when dragged and dropped into a link folder.
  You can change the setting to move files in [Document Operation] under [DocuWorks Desk Options] in the [Preferences] dialog box.
- Files will be copied when dragged and dropped into the container folder, Windows Explorer, or desktop.