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TI GroupExplorer overview

Click TI GroupExplorer to create and work with group files. With TI GroupExplorer, you can combine multiple device files into a single group file. Grouping files gives you the ability to manage multiple files, making the copy or move process faster and easier.

Use TI GroupExplorer to

Create groups

Extract files from groups

Delete groups

Copy groups

Paste groups

Send groups to a device

See also the TI GroupExplorer menu definitions.

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Menu definitions

The TI GroupExplorer menus are listed below. Click the links to view the menu commands and their uses.

File menu

Edit menu

View menu

Tools menu

Actions menu

Help menu

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Create a group
Creating groups

To create a group

1.	In TI GroupExplorer, navigate to the location on your computer where your device files are located.

2.	To create a new group containing only one file, right-click the file and select Create Group or click Actions > Create Group.

To create a new group containing multiple files, press and hold Ctrl as you click the files you want to include in the group.

TI GroupExplorer displays the Save As window.

3.	Navigate to where you want to save the group file or accept the default location.

4.	Enter a file name for the new group.

Note: You must adhere to the file naming rules for the type of device connected to your computer.

5.	Click Save.

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Extract files from a group
Extracting files from a group

To extract all files from a group

1.	Using TI GroupExplorer, navigate to the group from which you want to extract all of the files.

2.	Right-click the group file and select Extract All or click Actions > Extract All.

TI GroupExplorer displays the Choose Directory window.

3.	Click Browse to navigate to where you want to put the extracted files and click OK.

4.	Click OK.

To extract individual files from a group

1.	Using TI GroupExplorer, navigate to the group from which you want to extract the individual file(s).

2.	Right-click the file you want to extract and select Extract Selected or click Actions > Extract Selected. To select more than one file to extract, press and hold Ctrl as you click the individual files.

TI GroupExplorer displays the Choose Directory window.

3.	Click Browse to navigate to where you want to put the extracted file(s) and click OK.

4.	Click OK.

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Delete a group file
Deleting group files

To delete a group file

1.	In TI GroupExplorer, navigate to the group file you want to delete.

2.	Right-click the group you want to delete and select Delete.
–or–

Click the group you want to delete and click Edit > Delete.

TI GroupExplorer displays a warning asking if you are sure you want to delete the file(s).

3.	Click Yes.

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Copy a group file
Copying group files

To copy a group file

1.	In TI GroupExplorer, navigate to the group file you want to copy.

2.	Right-click the group you want to copy and select Copy.

–or–
Click the group you want to copy and click Edit > Copy.

–or–
Click the group you want to copy and press Ctrl C.

See also Pasting group files.

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Paste a group file
Pasting group files

To paste a group file

1.	After you have copied a group file in TI GroupExplorer, navigate to where you want to paste the group file.

2.	Click the directory where you want to paste the group file.

3.	Click Edit > Paste or press Ctrl V.

See also Copying group files.

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Send a group file to the device
Sending group files to the device

To send a group to a device

1.	In TI GroupExplorer, navigate to the location of the group file you want to send.

2.	Right-click the group file name and select Send to Device.

The transferring window opens. TI GroupExplorer extracts the files from the group and sends them to the connected device.

Tip: For the TI-83 Plus and TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, you can send groups intact using TI DeviceExplorer.

Caution: Do not unplug a USB cable during a transfer.

See Canceling transfers for special information on canceling a send.

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File menu

Exit

Closes TI GroupExplorer.

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Edit menu

Cut

Grays out the selected (highlighted) file icon and copies the file to the clipboard. When you paste the file to a new location, TI GroupExplorer moves the file to the new location.

Copy

Copies the selected (highlighted) file(s).

Paste

Pastes the selected (highlighted) file(s).

Delete

Deletes the selected group or individual file. TI GroupExplorer displays an Are you sure? warning before it deletes the group or file.

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View menu

By Data Type

Sorts the displayed files by data type (Groups, Images, Lists, Matrices, and Numbers).

Toolbars

Shows or hides the Standard toolbar and the TI Connect™ toolbar.

Status Bar

Shows or hides the Status bar.

Refresh

Refreshes (updates) the displayed directory tree.
Note: If you have a network drive open in TI GroupExplorer, refresh may take longer.

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Tools menu

TI Connect Home

Displays the TI Connect™ home screen.

TI DeviceExplorer

Displays the TI DeviceExplorer application of the TI Connect software where you can transfer files between your computer and a connected TI device.

TI ScreenCapture

Displays the TI ScreenCapture application of the TI Connect software where you can capture screens from the connected device.

TI DataEditor

Displays the TI DataEditor application of the TI Connect software where you can edit device Lists, Numbers, and Matrices on your computer.

Windows Explorer

Opens the Microsoft® Windows Explorer.

Options

Opens the TI Connect software Options window that lets you change your default options and communication settings.

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Actions menu

Create Group

Creates a new group file. TI GroupExplorer displays the Save As window where you can enter a new group file name.

Extract Selected

Extracts one or more selected files from a group file.

Extract All

Extracts all files from a group file.

Edit File

Opens the selected file in TI DataEditor so you can edit it.

Send To Device

Copies the selected file(s) to the connected TI device.

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Help menu

TI GroupExplorer Help

Displays the TI GroupExplorer Help.

About TI GroupExplorer

Displays the TI GroupExplorer About information.

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Canceling transfers

You have two options for canceling a transfer. You can either cancel a transfer after the current item transfers or cancel a transfer immediately.

Note: Transfer refers to the exchange of information between your device and computer, including a copy, move, or send.

To cancel a transfer after the current item transfers

Click Cancel. The name on the cancel button changes from Cancel to Cancel Now, and the transfer continues until the current item completes its transfer.

To cancel a transfer immediately

1.	Click Cancel.

The name on the cancel button changes from Cancel to Cancel Now.

2.	Click Cancel Now.

The transfer ends immediately.