WebDAV connections

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WebDAV connections pose a possibility to store connection data to different WebDAV providers at a single spot. The stored connection data can later be conveniently accessed in the action "Save with WebDAV" without all users having to know the access information.

Creating a WebDAV connection in Xima® Formcycle. (1) On the left is a list of existing WebDAV connections. (2) On the right, users can configure the selected WebDAV connection.

Create WebDAV connection

  • Open the "WebDAV Connections" module and click on the "New" button in the list header.
  • Assign any alias and an optional description.
  • The following data is required for the WebDAV connection itself:
    • Protocol: HTTP and HTTPS are currently available.
    • Base URL of the provider: The address of your WebDAV provider. A path can already be attached here.
    • Port: By default, port 80 is used for HTTP and 443 for HTTPS. If different, this must be specified here.
    • User name: Username for the provider.
    • Password: Password for the provider.
  • After the WebDAV connection has been created, it appears in the left-hand panel (list) of connections.

The basic URL of your provider usually has the following structure: <subdomain>.<hostname>.<top-level>. However, some providers allow WebDAV access only in certain substructures. In addition, the HTTP PUT method must be supported. If you are unsure, please contact your provider.

Test WebDAV connection

Before saving, you have the option to test the entered data. The "Test Connection" button checks whether a connection can be successfully established. In addition, the path structure of the provider is output. Afterwards, the URL can be specified accordingly.

This is how the path structure may look after a successful connection test. Here a distinction is made between folders, which can be expanded, and files with different icons.

Delete WebDAV connection

A WebDAV connection can only be deleted if it is no longer referenced by any action.