# Open

### Open

This option is used to view a file structure and its contents. Upon selection, a dialog box opens.

**File Number**

Use this drop down menu to select which file to view.

**Directory**

Use this drop down menu to select the location of the file.

![Button - Information](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/MaitreDCommon/Buttons/MDButton-Information.gif)

This option will give you summary information on the file.

![Button - Detail](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/MaitreDCommon/Buttons/MDButton-Detail.gif)

This option will give you the contents of the file.