# Dragging and dropping items in the Remote System Explorer

You can drag and drop files between different hosts, such as Local, Linux, UNIX, or Windows. Additionally, you can drag and drop items within one view; for example, in the Remote Systems view, or you can drag and drop items between views; for example, from the Remote Systems view to the Remote Systems Details view. When you drag and drop items, you copy, rather than cut, the item that you move. If you want to remove an item completely and put it in another location, drag and drop the item first, and then delete the item from the original location.

To drag and drop files or objects:

1. In the Remote Systems view, expand the two connections (that represent the two hosts) until you see the file you want to copy and the location on the other host where you want to paste the file. Or, open two views that contain the item and the destination.
2. Click the item once to select it, hold down the left mouse button while you drag the item to the desired location, and then release the button.

Related tasks
Copying and pasting in the Remote System Explorer