Reading Management Tool

The Reading Management Tool is similar to Windows File Operations (My Computer/Windows Explorer) and is used to manage the Reading file hierarchy/structure and the Reading/Folder name.

Orphalese supports nested folders (sub-folder hierarchy) so Readings can be grouped (eg. Tarot Readings, Oracle Readings, Readings in June etc).

To Open the Reading Management Tool

1. Press Alt + F3; or
   
   From the Orphalese Desktop, click on the grid to display the Orphalese Menu, then click My Readings >> Reading Management.

The Readings Management Tool will be displayed:

Readings Management Tool

The Tool consists of three panes:

1. The Folder/Sub-Folder structure (left pane)
2. The Sub-Folder/Reading Name structure (right pane)
3. The Reading Description (bottom-right pane)
   
   

Reading Management Tool Pop-Up Menu

Right-clicking on a Folder or Spread displays a Pop-Up Menu which is varied depending on the item clicked.

Spreads Management Tool Menu

Readings (Root) Folder

The Readings Folder is created on Orphalese installation and is the Readings Root (Parent) Folder so it cannot be moved, deleted or renamed within the Readings Management Tool. If accidentally deleted through Windows File Operations, the Readings Folder will automatically be recreated the next time the program is opened. It is important to note, that only the Root (Parent) Folder will be recreated, all sub-folders and Readings will be lost. See Backing up Data Help for further information.

The Folder/Sub-Folder/Reading Name Structure Panes

To Create a Reading Sub-Folder:

1. Right-click on the Parent Folder in the left pane.
   
   
2. Click New Folder.

Readings Management Tool Create New Folder

3. Enter a new Folder Name.
The hierarchy is replicated in Windows File Operations.

To Move Folders or Readings:

1. Use the Mouse Drag and Drop to move Folders or Readings.
   Alternatively use the Pop-Up Menu Copy and Paste actions.
   
   Notes: Moving the Parent Folder also moves the Sub-Folders and Readings.
   You may need to Refresh the screen to see the change.

To Delete a Sub-Folder or Reading

1. Right-click on the item to be deleted and click Delete from the Pop-Up Menu.
   You can also click on the item to select it, then press the keyboard Delete button.
   
   "Are you sure you want to permanently delete {Folder Name}? will be displayed.

To Rename a Sub-Folder or Reading

1. Right-click on the item to be deleted and click Rename from the Pop-Up Menu.
   
   
2. Type the new name, and press the Enter key.

Reading Description Pane

To View a Reading Description

1. Click on a Reading to display the details in the Reading Description Pane.

Readings Management Tool Create New Folder

To Exit the Reading Management Tool

1. Click the Windows Close X or press the Alt + F3 function key.