Files can be any type of attachment and cover a variety of formats. (Note: Do not upload executables). Files can be PowerPoint presentations (.ppt) , Adobe Acrobat files (.pdf), Video presentations (.avi), or Music files (.wav or .mid). It can be any type of information that you would like parents and students to find on your website – newsletters, worksheets, permission slips, handbooks, dress code, discipline procedures, classroom policies, song recordings, pictures of student artwork. 

Site contributors also have access to any file added to the filing cabinet to reference on their webpage. Each user has the ability to add an unlimited number of files to each webpage they create.

 To attach a file:

• Click on the Files tab.
• Under “Upload New Files”, click the “Browse” button on the right.
• Locate the file and double click on it to attach it to your page.
• Next to Friendly File Name, type in a recognizable name for the file. This will display instead of the technical file name.
• Type in a description of the file (optional).
• Click Save.

To attach multiple files at once:

• Click on the Files Tab.
  
• Select the ADD MULTIPLE FILES AT ONCE link.
• Click on the Add File button
• Select the files to add (hold the Ctrl key down to select multiple files at once) and click on Open.
  
• Click the Upload Now button.
• To rename the files, select the go back to label and sort the new files uploaded link at the top of the page.
  

To reference a file on a page:

Files can be referenced on a page from the filing cabinet. When the file is updated in the filing cabinet, the system will also update it where ever it's referenced on a page.

• Click on the Referenced link.
• Click on the category link.
• Select the checkbox next to the file(s).
• Hit Save. 

To remove a referenced file from a page, click on the Referenced link, deselect the checkbox and hit Save.

Visitor Uploads - this area allows you to accept files from the public.

• Click on Visitor Uploads.
• Select the File Accept Option checkbox.
• Hit Save.
• Form fields will display on the front end allowing site visitors to upload files to that particular page. The files can then be viewed and retrieved in the admin area under the Files tab.