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How to Upload Document Attachments

An introduction to document attachments and how to view and upload them.

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Written by Billy Webb
Updated over a week ago

One of Tudodesk's many advanced features is the document file system. The document file system uses the information you've provided it with in order to effectively file your attachments. For example, when a customer sends an inquiry and uploads files or images as an attachment, those files are automatically attached to the document, linked to the correct customer and inserted into the project folder, helpfully collating all the related material in one place. 

Note: Tudodesk boasts powerful conversion software to make file viewing easy. Tudodesk converts the most common file types into user friendly versions that can be viewed on screen. Whether you have an image, a spreadsheet file, word document or PDF Tudodesk converts it as it is uploaded so you can view it on screen without the need for complicated document conversion software.

Uploading A Document Attachment 

Open the document you wish to attach a file to and navigate to the 'File attachments' section shown below.

Click the upload button shown below.

Pop-ups blocked: You may need to grant your browser access to opening pop-ups for the file picker to open. For Google Chrome check out this article: Allow pop-ups in Google Chrome.

The file picker tool shown below will appear on the right hand side of the screen.

Uploading Options

To upload a file you are presented with the following options:

  • Drag a file into the centre of the drop-zone.

  • Upload a local file using the 'Choose files' button in the centre of the screen.

  • Take a picture using your device camera or attached webcam.

  • Browse files on 'My Computer.'

  • Enter a direct URL to a file online.

  • Search for web-images on Google through the file-picker tool.

  • Browse files on Google Cloud Drive. 

In this example we will walk-through the three most common avenues for uploading a new file. 

Uploading a file from your local computer or drive

  1. Click 'Choose files' in the centre of the drop-zone. 

  2. Browse and select the file on your local file system.

  3. The file will now appear in the file-picker window. 

  4. You can now select another file to upload or alternatively click 'Upload' to complete.

  5. The file-picker will close and the file will appear in the file/attachment area.

Taking a picture with your device or webcam

  1. Click 'Take picture' (from the option list on the left side of the screen).

  2. You may need to grant permission for your web-browser to access your camera. For Google Chrome see: Use your camera and microphone.

  3. Take the photo using your device camera.

  4. The file will then appear in the file-picker window. 

  5. You can now select another file or click 'Upload' to complete. 

  6. The file-picker will close and the file will appear in the file/attachment area.

The built-in image search allows you to search for images using the Google search engine without having to open another tab or window. 

  1. Click 'Web Images' (from the option list on the left side of the screen).

  2. Enter your image search terms in the box provided.

  3. Click 'Search.'

  4. Select the file(s) required in the returned image search.

  5. Click 'Select.'

  6. You can select multiple files or click 'Upload' to complete. 

  7. The file-picker will close and the file will appear in the file/attachment area.

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