ln -s /actual/data /linked/folder This is critical for the "Sugar Model" (see below), where different model versions can share static assets without redundancy. When you generate a shareable URL for an entire folder on Filedot, that URL is a folder link . It allows recipients to browse the directory tree, download individual files (e.g., .txt configs, .7z parts), or fetch everything at once.
The top -level .txt file is the entry point. When a user visits a Filedot folder link, the first file they should see is top_readme.txt or top_index.txt . This text file explains the entire structure. 6. 7z: High-Ratio Compression and Multi-Volume Splitting 7-Zip ( .7z ) is chosen for its superior compression ratio and support for splitting archives into numbered parts ( file.7z.001 , file.7z.002 , etc.). In large data models—especially machine learning datasets or software libraries—splitting is essential for uploading to Filedot, which may have per-file size limits. Typical 7z workflow within the model: # Create a multi-volume 7z archive of the entire folder structure 7z a -v100m model_ams_top.7z /path/to/folder_link/ Resulting files: model_ams_top.7z.001 model_ams_top.7z.002 ... (plus a .txt checksum file) filedot folder link sugar model ams txt 7z top
Whether you are archiving scientific datasets, distributing game assets, or managing legal document repositories, adopting this model ensures clarity, verifiability, and ease of use. Start with a top.txt file in your next Filedot folder link, and let the Sugar Model do the rest. Need a ready-to-use AMS template? Download our top_ams_example.txt and sugar_model_schema.7z from the official Filedot community repository (folder link in bio). ln -s /actual/data /linked/folder This is critical for
Distribute a 50GB dataset of annotated satellite imagery (the "Sugar Model") to 20 researchers, ensuring each can verify integrity and access only the parts they need. Step 1: Organize Locally /top/ ├── top_manifest.txt # Lists all below files with hashes ├── ams_rules.txt # AMS instructions ├── /raw_images/ # Folder A ├── /annotations/ # Folder B (linked symlink to another Filedot source) └── /models/ └── sugar_model.7z.001 # 7z volumes start here └── sugar_model.7z.002 Step 2: Create the Sugar Model ( top_sugar_model.txt ) [meta] version = "2.1" ams_compatible = true [folders] raw = "filedot://folder/raw_abc" annotations = "filedot://folder/ann_xyz" models = "local:/models" # Provided as .7z split archives The top -level