---
title: How to Modify File-Mapping Information
description: How to Modify File-Mapping Information
author: jamiejdt
ms.assetid: d3a9d10a-6cc8-4399-9479-b20f729c4dd9
ms.pagetype: mdop, appcompat, virtualization
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
ms.sitesec: library
ms.prod: w8
---


# How to Modify File-Mapping Information


After you sequence an application but before you save it, you can manually modify the virtual file system. Use the following procedures to add, delete, or edit a file in the virtual file system.

**To add a file in the file system**

1.  Click the **Virtual File System** tab.

2.  Right-click a file under the virtual file system root in the left pane. On the menu, select **Add**.

3.  Complete the following tasks in the **New Virtual File System Mapping** dialog box:

    1.  To specify the new file association type the full network path to the new file.

    2.  Click **OK**.

4.  To override the local directory, right-click the file you just added and, on the menu, select **Override Local Directory**; or to merge with the local directory, select **Merge with Local Directory**.

5.  On the **File** menu, select **Save** to save this change.

**To delete a file in the file system**

1.  Click the **Virtual File System** tab.

2.  Right-click a file in the virtual file system, and select **Delete**.

3.  Accept the confirmation message by clicking **OK**.

4.  On the **File** menu, select **Save** to save this change.

**To edit a file in the file system**

1.  Click the **Virtual File System** tab.

2.  Right-click a file in the virtual file system. On the menu, select **Edit**.

3.  Complete the following tasks in the **Edit Virtual File System Mapping** dialog box:

    1.  To edit the file association, specify the full network path to the new file.

    2.  Click **OK**.

4.  To override the local directory, right-click the file you just edited and, on the menu, select **Override Local Directory**.

5.  On the **File** menu, select **Save** to save this change.

## Related topics


[About the Virtual File System Tab](about-the-virtual-file-system-tab.md)

[Sequencer Console](sequencer-console.md)