In FileNet, Folders are used to group other OBJECTS including DOCUMENTS and custom objects. As folders in windows, FileNet folders provide a way to browse through FileNet objects. Folder's helps in organizing the documents and other items.

A DOCUMENT can be filed to multiple folders. FileNet does create copies of document in this case. It actually creates a logical association between then folder and the document.

Few IMPORTANT facts about folders:

• Folders are not versionable; only documents are.
• Folders are based on CE folder class.
• Content of a folders can be copied to another folder exist in same object store.
• It is not mandatory that each document or objects should be filed under a folder. Documents which are not part of any folder remain Unfile.
• A Root Folder is created along with a NEW Object Store. This folder is parent folder for all other folders in the Object Store.
• Each Folder has its own custom security.
• Folders can generate server events when they are created, modified, or deleted.

In FileNet, Folders are used to group other objects including documents and custom objects. As folders in windows, FileNet folders provide a way to browse through FileNet objects. Folder's helps in organizing the documents and other items.

A document can be filed to multiple folders. FileNet does create copies of document in this case. It actually creates a logical association between then folder and the document.

Few important facts about folders: