NTFS

Defines a connection to the Microsoft Windows™ file system.

Remarks

WindowsFileSystem provides a CMIS-compatible binding for connecting Grooper to directories on the Microsoft Windows file system (NTFS).

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Overview

This class enables Grooper to:

• Mount one or more Windows file system directories as CMIS Repositories.
• Expose each repository as a tree structure that mirrors the file system hierarchy (folders and files).
• Perform CMIS operations (query, create, update, delete, move, etc.) on files and folders.
• Optionally enable search functionality using Windows Search for full-text and metadata queries.

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Repository Mapping

• Each configured directory is imported as a separate CMIS Repository.
• The repository exposes a hierarchical file system (folders and files) using standard CMIS types.
• File and folder metadata are mapped to CMIS properties, including file attributes (e.g., Hidden, ReadOnly, System, Archive).

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Search Capabilities

• If enabled, repositories can be queried using CMISQL for both full-text and metadata searches.

• Full-text search leverages the Windows Search service and supports the CONTAINS() predicate.

• Example search expressions:

  Type	Description	Example	CMISQL
  Word	Single word	computer	CONTAINS('computer')
  Phrase	Multiple words or spaces	"computer software"	CONTAINS('"computer software"')
  Wildcard	Words/phrases with * at the end	"compu*"	CONTAINS('"compu*"')
  Boolean	AND, OR, NOT operators	"A" AND "B" NOT "C"	CONTAINS('"A" AND "B" AND NOT "C"')
  Near	NEAR operator	"A" NEAR "B"	CONTAINS('"A" NEAR "B"')

• See Windows Search CONTAINS() Predicate for full syntax.

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Usage Notes

1. Configure Repositories
   • Define one or more directories to be exposed as repositories using the Repositories property.
   • Use UNC paths (e.g., \\Server\Share\Path) for maximum compatibility.
2. Enable Search (Optional)
   • To enable search, ensure Windows Search is running and the directory is indexed.
   • Set the EnableSearch property in the repository configuration.
3. Repository Operations
   • Browse, search, and manage files and folders using standard CMIS operations.

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Security Considerations

• Access permissions are determined by the Windows user context under which Grooper is running.
• Setting a repository as ReadOnly prevents write operations through Grooper.
• Avoid exposing sensitive directories unless necessary.

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Limitations

• Only NTFS file systems are supported.
• Windows Search must be enabled and properly configured for search functionality.
• Some advanced NTFS features (e.g., alternate data streams, extended attributes) are not exposed.
• File system changes made outside Grooper may not be immediately reflected until the next refresh.

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References

• Windows Search Documentation
• Windows Search CONTAINS() Predicate
• Grooper CMIS Documentation

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> Note: This class is intended for use within Grooper's CMIS infrastructure and is not a general-purpose file system client.

Properties

Name	Type		Description
Repositories	Repository Configuration[]	►	Defines one or more file system directories to be exposed as repositories. EditorObject Collection Editor ConverterCollection Converter

See Also

Repository Configuration

Used By

CMIS Connection