Information

You can transfer a file from your device to ELO.

To transfer a file to ELO, you can choose between two options:

• With the ELO for Mobile Devices app
• From an external app

Requirements

You need an external application to add files. The application, such as a file manager or a gallery app, must support file sharing.

Add file with ELO for Mobile Devices

1. Open the context menu for the folder you want to add a file to.

2. In the context menu, tap Additional functions (three dots) > Add file.

The Add file dialog box appears.

3. Tap the document icon at the top right.

The Select file dialog box appears.

4. Select one of the following options:

• From file system: Opens the Select file: Detected file systems dialog box. Navigate through the folder structure on your device to select a file.
• With another app: Opens an external app you can use to upload files.
• Take a photo: Opens the camera app on your device to take a picture, which can be uploaded.

The short name of the file is displayed in the Add file dialog box.

Optional: Tap the Short name field to change the short name.

5. Tap SELECT METADATA FORM to change the metadata form.

The Select form dialog box opens.

Information: If a metadata form contains mandatory fields, your administrator will have to create a form and link it to the metadata form so it can be selected in ELO for Mobile Devices.

6. Tap the desired metadata form in the list.

The metadata form is applied. The Select metadata form dialog box closes.

Information: You cannot create new metadata forms in ELO for Mobile Devices.

7. Tap OK to transfer the file to ELO.

Result

The Add file dialog box closes. This takes you to the filing location of the new file in ELO.

Optional: In the configuration, you can specify whether you want a metadata dialog box to appear when filing. You can find more information in the section Configuration.

Add file with external app

You can also transfer files to ELO from external apps.

1. To transfer a file from an external app to ELO, use the Share function in the respective app.

A dialog box for transferring files appears.

2. Select the option Add file.

The Add file dialog box appears. The file name is entered to the Short name field.

Optional: Tap the Short name field to change the short name.

3. To set the filing location for the file, tap SELECT TARGET FOLDER.

The Select target folder: dialog box appears.

4. Navigate to the folder you want to upload the file to.

The HISTORY tab contains the target folders you have previously selected.

5. Confirm your selection with OK.

Your selection is applied. The Select target folder: dialog box closes.

6. To set a metadata form for the file, tap SELECT METADATA FORM.

The Select form dialog box opens.

Information: If a metadata form contains mandatory fields, your administrator will have to create a form and link it to the metadata form so it can be selected in ELO for Mobile Devices.

7. Tap the desired metadata form in the list.

The metadata form is applied. The Select metadata form dialog box closes.

Information: You cannot create new metadata forms in ELO for Mobile Devices.

8. Tap OK to add the file.

Result

The Add file dialog box closes. The file has been added. You return to the external application.

Optional: In the configuration, you can specify whether you want a metadata dialog box to appear when filing. You can find more information in the section Configuration.