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# Folders

> Organizing your cases and sessions with the folder system

# Folders

The folder system in LitigationLabs helps you organize cases, scenarios, and sessions into a logical structure. Effective organization supports efficient practice and easy retrieval of your work.

## Understanding Folders

### What Folders Contain

Folders can hold:

* **Sessions**: Your practice sessions for various scenarios
* **Case files**: Documents you have uploaded
* **Custom scenarios**: Scenarios you have created or customized

### Folder Hierarchy

Folders support nested organization:

```
My Cases/
├── Contract Disputes/
│   ├── Smith v. Acme Corp/
│   │   ├── Session 1 (Plaintiff)
│   │   ├── Session 2 (Defendant)
│   │   └── Session 3 (Plaintiff - Retry)
│   └── Johnson v. XYZ Inc/
│       └── Session 1 (Plaintiff)
├── Employment Law/
│   └── Williams v. TechStart/
│       └── Session 1 (Defendant)
└── Personal Injury/
    └── Davis v. City Transit/
        ├── Session 1 (Plaintiff)
        └── Uploaded Documents/
```

### Default Folder

New content goes to "Uncategorized" if no folder is selected:

* Sessions created without folder selection
* Quick-start sessions
* Items that have not been organized

## Creating Folders

### From the Case Manager

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Case Manager">
    Navigate to Case Manager from the dashboard sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click New Folder">
    Click the "New Folder" button or use the context menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name Your Folder">
    Enter a descriptive name for the folder.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Location">
    Select parent folder or create at root level.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Click "Create" to finalize the folder.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Folder Naming Conventions

Effective folder names:

| Good                         | Why                           |
| ---------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| "Contract Disputes - 2024"   | Clear category and time scope |
| "Smith v. Acme"              | Specific case identification  |
| "Cross-Examination Practice" | Describes purpose             |

| Avoid            | Why                   |
| ---------------- | --------------------- |
| "Stuff"          | Not descriptive       |
| "New Folder (1)" | Default name, unclear |
| "asdf"           | Meaningless           |

## Organizing Content

### Moving Items to Folders

Organize existing content:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select Items">
    In Case Manager, select the items to move (sessions, files, etc.).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Move Dialog">
    Right-click and select "Move to Folder" or use the menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Destination">
    Navigate to or select the target folder.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Move">
    Click "Move" to complete the operation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Drag and Drop

For quick organization:

* Drag items directly onto folder icons
* Drop to move items
* Drag to subfolder for nested organization

### Bulk Operations

Organize multiple items at once:

* Select multiple items using Shift+Click or Ctrl+Click
* Apply operations to all selected items
* Move, delete, or tag in bulk

## Folder Properties

### Folder Colors

Assign colors for visual organization:

* Click folder settings
* Choose from available colors
* Color appears on folder icon

| Color  | Suggested Use        |
| ------ | -------------------- |
| Blue   | Active cases         |
| Green  | Completed/Successful |
| Yellow | In progress          |
| Red    | Priority/Urgent      |
| Gray   | Archived             |

### Folder Icons

Some folders may have custom icons:

* Case type indicators
* Status markers
* Custom identifiers

## Navigating Folders

### Breadcrumb Navigation

Track your location in the hierarchy:

```
My Cases > Contract Disputes > Smith v. Acme Corp
```

Click any breadcrumb to navigate to that level.

### Search Within Folders

Find content quickly:

* Search box filters current folder view
* Search by name, date, or type
* Results show matching items

### Quick Access

Frequently used folders appear in quick access:

* Recent folders
* Starred/favorited folders
* Pinned folders

## Session Organization

### During Session Creation

Choose a folder when starting a session:

1. Select scenario
2. Choose side
3. **Select folder** in the folder picker modal
4. Start session

### Folder Picker Modal

The modal allows you to:

* Browse existing folders
* Create new folder inline
* Select destination
* Skip to use default folder

### Automatic Organization

Sessions are automatically associated with:

* Selected folder (if chosen)
* Scenario relationship
* Date and time created

## Managing Folders

### Renaming Folders

To rename:

1. Right-click the folder
2. Select "Rename"
3. Enter new name
4. Press Enter or click Confirm

### Deleting Folders

<Warning>
  Deleting a folder moves its contents to Uncategorized. This action cannot be undone. Review folder contents before deleting.
</Warning>

To delete:

1. Ensure folder contents should be removed or moved
2. Right-click the folder
3. Select "Delete"
4. Confirm deletion

### Folder Archival

For folders you want to keep but hide:

* Move to an "Archive" folder
* Mark as archived (if supported)
* Archived folders remain accessible but are hidden from primary view

## Use Cases

### By Case Type

Organize by practice area:

```
Cases/
├── Contract/
├── Tort/
├── Employment/
├── Criminal/
└── Family/
```

### By Time Period

Organize chronologically:

```
Practice Sessions/
├── 2024/
│   ├── Q1/
│   ├── Q2/
│   ├── Q3/
│   └── Q4/
└── 2025/
```

### By Skill Focus

Organize by learning objective:

```
Skill Development/
├── Direct Examination/
├── Cross-Examination/
├── Objection Practice/
├── Evidence Introduction/
└── Expert Witnesses/
```

### By Project

Organize for specific matters:

```
Bar Exam Prep/
├── Practice Tests/
├── Weak Areas/
└── Final Review/
```

## Best Practices

### Create Structure Early

Establish organization before accumulating content:

* Plan your folder hierarchy
* Create top-level categories
* Add subfolders as needed

### Be Consistent

Apply naming conventions consistently:

* Use same format across folders
* Maintain logical groupings
* Keep hierarchy depth manageable (3-4 levels max)

### Review Periodically

Maintain organization over time:

* Archive completed or old content
* Delete unnecessary folders
* Reorganize as practice focus changes

### Use Descriptive Names

Names should convey content:

* Include case names when applicable
* Note time periods or dates
* Describe purpose or focus

### Don't Over-Organize

Balance structure with usability:

* Too many folders creates friction
* Too few folders creates clutter
* Find the middle ground that works for you