What is the best use of Files and Photos in ConstructionOnline?

Files and Photos are two separate sections of ConstructionOnline that assist with different aspects of file management. For the most effective use of ConstructionOnline, we recommend all users adhere to the following guidelines when using each individual section.

Files

The Files section acts as the primary point of management for files & folders as well as images & albums. The Files section is responsible for basic file functions, such as uploading, sharing, copying, moving, and downloading files & images. Within the Files section, you can share files with clients, create a hierarchical folder structure, download entire folders & albums, move files from one location to another, and more.

⭐ We recommend using the Files section to organize and manage your files & images.

Photos

The Photos section is specialized for gallery viewing, photo editing, and social media sharing. Any images uploaded in the Files section will appear in professional image galleries within the Photos section. The Photos section also contains powerful features such as the Photostream, which displays selected Project images in chronological order. 

⭐ We recommend only using the Photos section to view and edit images.

The Photos section is not recommended for downloading, uploading, or managing images. Additionally, many actions involving multiple images (i.e. sharing an album with a client) are not possible from the Photos section of ConstructionOnline. These actions are exclusively available from within the Files section of ConstructionOnline.

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