AMS-Connect recently added a new File Sharing feature, intended to create a simplified way to quickly share documents and files with external (new) or internal (existing) Members, without having to create new Member accounts or walking through more extensive steps to initiate sharing.

When the “File Sharing” link is added to the menu, Members will have the option to create and customize new share. Once the share is named, the Administrator can add new Members, apply appropriate access levels (a function to aid in security), and upload documents to the created folders, either by selecting the file from their computer or utilizing the drag and drop function. Once documents have been added to the share, assigned members will be notified that a document has been shared with them and will be provided with a link to access the file.  

This new feature will considerably simplify file sharing for existing Members, making it possible to quickly share a folder or specific files with someone else (either internally or externally). For ease in quick file and document sharing, this is the feature to use!

For additional assistance in setting up this feature please contact us. 

AMS Connect Version 6.7

AMS Collaborator’s latest enhancement now allows users to download the current folder or all folders in a workspace to a single zip file. In the documents section/feature, a user can now select “Zip current folder” or “Zip all folders” from the Options menu (top-right).  Once this item is chosen, a dialog box will appear that provides the user with the data size.  Note, when selecting “Zip current folder” for a folder that has sub-folders, the user has the option to include those subfolders in the zip file.  Once the file is prepared, the user can then download the file using their browser preferences. Additional Notes:  This feature requires users to have download permissions for that particular workspace.  For additional assistance in setting up this feature, please contact us. AMS Connect Version 6.7

The most obvious change for you and your end users will be the drag and drop uploading.  While the Documents feature will look the same, and even operate much as it has before, you now have the ability to upload multiple documents in any modern browser. This removes the requirement for the Multi-File Upload ActiveX component for in browser uploading (though you will still need to use ActiveX if you are uploading files from a Document Management System).

1. Navigate to the Documents feature.
2. Click the “Add” button.
3. Note the changes to the add document screen.
4. Add documents to the list by dragging and dropping as well as by clicking and browsing.
5. Note that documents inadvertently added can be removed before the page is submitted.

You can also drag and drop documents onto your document or folder list.

1. Navigate to the Documents feature.
2. Drag and drop files onto the list of existing files. Complete the process or cancel.
3. Drag and drop files onto a folder in the tree. Complete the process of cancel.

Effective July 28, 2017:  The upload limit of 50mb has been replaced with a 2 gigabyte (2000mb) upload limit for all browsers.  Note, for Internet Explorer users, you must turn off your Multi-File Upload option to take advantage of the higher limit. Large files may take some time to complete the upload.  Your upload speed is determined by your internet connection. AMS Connect Version 6.7