Upload and download files

This guide shows you how to upload and download files in BadgerCompute.

Prerequisites

  • Access to BadgerCompute
  • Location of the files on your computer

Upload files

  1. Launch BadgerCompute and sign in with your NetID. Choose your preferred environment and click "Start".
  2. After the notebook loads, you should see the an interface like the one pictured below.

    The BadgerCompute interface.

  3. (Optional) Navigate to the directory where you want to upload your file by double-clicking the name of the directory.
  4. Click the "Upload" button.

    The upload button.

  5. Use the dialog box that appears to select your file(s) that you would like to upload. Click "Open" to upload your files.

    The file upload dialog box.

  6. Once your files are uploaded, you should now see them in the navigation sidebar!

Download files

There are multiple ways to download a file.
Option 1: Right-click the file you'd like to download. Select "Download" from the context menu.

The context menu for a file with the download buttton highlighted.

Option 2: When the file is open, go to the top menu bar and click "File" and select "Download".

The File menu with the download buttton highlighted.

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