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diff --git a/src/content/docs/guides/file-operations.md b/src/content/docs/guides/file-operations.md index 40d7189..6b25cce 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/guides/file-operations.md +++ b/src/content/docs/guides/file-operations.md @@ -8,17 +8,43 @@ GpgFrontend offers a fast and convenient method for working with files. The processes of encryption, decryption, signing, and verifying files are similar to text-based operations but involve binary input and output. -## Using File Panel for Encryption, Decryption, Signing, and Verifying +## Quick File Operations via Direct Selection + +GpgFrontend enables you to quickly process any file or directory directly from +the main interface, streamlining your workflow for secure file handling. + +1. Direct File Selection: In the main window, click the Open button and choose + either Open File or Open Directory from the drop-down menu. +2. In the system dialog, select the file (e.g., CCC.eml) or directory you want + to process. +3. Automatic File Panel Activation: If you select a file, the File Panel will + automatically open, with the chosen file highlighted and ready for operation. + If you select a directory, the File Panel opens showing the entire directory + contents, allowing you to browse and select one or more files for further + action. +4. Proceed with Cryptographic Operations: With the File Panel open, you can now + select one or more keys from the Key ToolBox (individual public keys or key + groups). Then, you can click the appropriate toolbar button—Encrypt, Decrypt, + Sign, or Verify—to perform the desired cryptographic operation on the + selected file(s). + + + +## Using File Panel Directly After clicking the **File Panel** button, a system directory selection dialog will appear. Follow these steps to perform various cryptographic operations: -1. Open File Panel: Click the **File Panel** button in the toolbar at the top of the interface. This will open a system dialog allowing you to choose a directory. -2. Select Directory: In the system dialog, navigate to the desired directory and select it. Once - selected, a new tab named "File Panel" will open in GpgFrontend, displaying - the contents of the chosen directory. -3. Select a File: In the File Panel tab, click on the file you want to encrypt, decrypt, sign, - or verify. +1. Open File Panel: Click the **File Panel** button in the toolbar at the top of + the interface. This will open a system dialog allowing you to choose a + directory. +2. Select Directory: In the system dialog, navigate to the desired directory and + select it. Once selected, a new tab named "File Panel" will open in + GpgFrontend, displaying the contents of the chosen directory. +3. Select a File: In the File Panel tab, click on the file you want to encrypt, + decrypt, sign, or verify. + + ### 4. File Operations (Encrypt, Decrypt, Sign, Verify) @@ -41,10 +67,12 @@ Understanding the appropriate file extensions helps in managing encrypted and signed files properly. Here’s a breakdown of the file extensions used: ### ASCII Format + - **.asc**: ASCII-armored files. Can contain encrypted data or signatures in a text-compatible format. ### Binary Format + - **.gpg**: Binary encrypted files or combined encrypted and signed files. More efficient for storage and transmission. - **.sig**: Binary signature files used exclusively for signature operations. @@ -61,11 +89,11 @@ settings. To change the output mode between ASCII and binary formats: 1. Open Settings: Navigate to the GnuPG Controller settings within GpgFrontend by accessing - the settings menu. -2. Locate Binary Mode Option: In the settings interface, under the "General" section, find the option - labeled "Use Binary Mode for File Operations". -3. Toggle Binary Mode: Check or uncheck this option to switch between binary (gpg/sig) and ASCII - (asc) output formats. + the settings menu. +2. Locate Binary Mode Option: In the settings interface, under the "General" + section, find the option labeled "Use Binary Mode for File Operations". +3. Toggle Binary Mode: Check or uncheck this option to switch between binary + (gpg/sig) and ASCII (asc) output formats. This streamlined process allows you to manage file encryption, decryption, signing, and verification efficiently with GpgFrontend. @@ -123,6 +151,7 @@ directory contents while preserving their original structure. When a folder is selected for encryption, GpgFrontend automatically performs the following operations: + 1. Archiving: The folder is first archived using the tar utility, combining all files and subdirectories into a single .tar archive. 2. Encryption: The `.tar` archive is then encrypted using GnuPG, resulting in a @@ -139,6 +168,7 @@ transferable format. GpgFrontend also offers automatic extraction when decrypting `.tar.gpg` or `.tar.asc` files: + 1. Decryption: The selected encrypted archive is decrypted using GnuPG, producing the original `.tar` archive. 2. Extraction: If the decrypted content is a `.tar` archive, GpgFrontend |