Like Windows, the Macintosh also lets you connect to WebDAV folders. However, the Macintosh takes a very different approach to interacting with WebDAV. Whereas Windows treats WebDAV volumes specially, requiring application support to edit files on the WebDAV volume, the Macintosh mounts WebDAV volumes like any other network share.
The principal side effect of this is that most Finder operations attempt to work the identical way on WebDAV volumes as they do on other network volumes. This generally works well, except for with version-controlled resources. The issues concerning using the Macintosh with version-controlled resources are described in the section, "Editing WebDAV Files on the Macintosh".
Limitations: The Macintosh's built-in WebDAV client does not support encrypted connections using https. Other WebDAV clients exist for the Macintosh that do support https, for example Goliath. See http://www.webdav.org/goliath/ for details.
Mounting a WebDAV Volume
Any CFI view with the WebDAV logo shown can be mounted using webdavfs. In order to mount the volume corresponding to the CFI folder, first copy the URL of the folder.
Next, select "connect to server" from the Finder's "Go" menu.
Paste the URL into the "Server Address" box.
Then press the "Connect" button. The following window will display:
If you have not already added your password for this server to the keychain, you will be asked to enter your username and password:
After you enter this information, the volume will appear on your desktop and open.
You can now copy files in and out of the folder, edit files in the folder, etc.
Important Reminder: You should not use the Finder or any Macintosh application to replace or save a version controlled file. The original file with the entire version history will be removed and replaced by a new file with the same name.
Un-mounting the WebDAV Volume
When you are finished using the WebDAV volume, you need to un-mount it. You can do this by dragging the desktop icon into the trash or by clicking the eject button next to the volume.
