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Version 1.0 13.5.2014

User Guide

DACHSER WebDAV – Standard

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Contents 1. About ............................................................................................................................... 3

2. Important Informations ................................................................................................... 3

3. Access methods ............................................................................................................... 3

3.1. Microsoft Office .......................................................................................................... 4

3.2. Map Network Drive ..................................................................................................... 6

3.2.1. Microsoft Windows XP ........................................................................................... 6

3.2.2. Microsoft Windows 7 .............................................................................................. 9

3.2.3. Microsoft Windows 8.1 (Screenshots noch ändern) .............................................. 11

3.2.4. Microsoft Internet Explorer ................................................................................... 14

3.2. DOS Command .......................................................................................................... 16

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1. About DACHSER WebDAV facilitates collaboration between users (DACHSER employees and customers) in editing and managing documents. The Files are stored on a secured DACHSER- server which can be accessed from within the DACHSER network (locally or Citrix) as well as over the Internet.

2. Important Informations - Maximum Size per File is 10 MB per default - Folder Creation only for Admins - If a file is opend by a user, you can access the file only in read-mode

3. Access methods There are several ways to connect to WebDAV- Folders:

Access WebDAV- Content via

Microsoft

Office Map Network

Drive Web- Browser (tested: IE8+)

3rd Party. Tools 1

Windows XP × ×2 read-only ×

Windows 7 × × read-only ×

Windows 8.1 × × read-only ×

1 We recommend BitKinex (Freeware) which provides full support for all WebDAV- features 2 Process differs from the one described for newer operating system

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3.1. Microsoft Office To establish a connection to your WebDAV-folder follow the following steps: • Open any Microsoft Office application (e.g. Excel) • Navigate to File → Open • Enter the Path to your WebDAV- folder (e.g. https://webdav.dachser.com/your-

webdav-folder) and click Open

• Enter your WebDAV user credentials

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• Please mark the file you want to open and press Enter

• In this Dialog you can upload files to your WebDAV-Folder via Drag&Drop from

the Windows Explorer or via Copy&Paste from the Windows Explorer

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3.2. Map Network Drive

3.2.1. Microsoft Windows XP To establish a connection to your WebDAV-folder follow the following steps: • Rightclick on the startbutton • Click Open Windows Explorer • Click on Tools in the Menu Bar and Map Network Drive

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• Click on “Sign up for online storage or connect to a network server”

• Please click Next

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• Click on “Choose another network location” an click Next

• Enter the Path to your WebDAV- folder (e.g. https://webdav.dachser.com/your-

webdav-folder) and click Next

• Enter your User Name and Password (You can mark remember password) and

click next • Please give a name for the WebDAV Connection and click Finish • After completing the setup of your network drive you will find a new drive in your

Windows Explorer.

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3.2.2. Microsoft Windows 7 To establish a connection to your WebDAV-folder follow the following steps: • Rightclick on the startbutton • Click Open Windows Explorer

• Mark Computer in the left column • Select Map network drive from the top toolbar • Configure the network drive:

o In the Drive box, choose a drive letter o In the Folder box, type the path for the server and shared resource o Check “reconnect at Logon” (optional) o Check “Connect using different credentials”

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• Enter user credentials

• After completing the setup of your network drive you will find a new drive in your

Windows Explorer

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3.2.3. Microsoft Windows 8.1 (Screenshots noch ände rn) To establish a connection to your WebDAV-folder follow the following steps: • Rightclick on the startbutton • Click Open Windows Explorer

• Mark Computer in the left column • Select Map network drive from the top toolbar • Configure the network drive:

o In the Drive box, choose a drive letter o In the Folder box, type the path for the server and shared resource o Check “reconnect at sign-in” (optional) o Check “Connect using different credentials”

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• Enter user credentials

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• After completing the setup of your network drive you will find a new drive in your Windows Explorer

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3.2.4. Microsoft Internet Explorer To establish a connection to your WebDAV-folder follow the following steps: • Open your Internet Browser • Go to https://webdav.dachser.com/your_folder

• Enter your WebDAV user credentials

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• You can open the files in your WebDAV Folder (Read Only!)

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3.2. DOS Command This option is running with all Windows-Versions. • Click on Start • Type in cmd.exe and execute

• Type in the following command

NET USE * https://webdav.dachser.com/your_folder your_password /USER:your_username and press Enter