Method of operating an electronic information system for distributing documents grouped into folders

摘要

This invention relates to methods of distributing a folder having a plurality of document filed therein within an information processing system. The documents filed in the folder have an ordered relationship. An end user indicates to the system that the folder is to be distributed to one or more recipient end users. The end user enters data which identifies the folder and the addresses of the recipient end users. The system then builds the necessary structures to transmit the folder to the identified recipient end users such that the documents included therein are maintained in the order established by the folder.