TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction to Bulk Upload
There are two ways to bulk upload files. The first is by compressing these on the device into a zipped file, then adding them via the Upload a document menu.
The second option is to select multiple files, then drag and drop these from the device directory to the Document Center.
In both cases, the Document title is set as what the file's name on the device was before upload, and there are no Notes or Notifications.
II. How to Upload Multiple Files Simultaneously
Zip files and use Upload a Document menu
To upload multiple files at once, compress the desired documents to a .zip file on the device prior to upload:
On a Mac:
Select these files in then device directory
Right click; options drop down
Click Compress from these options
On a PC:
Place these files in a folder on the device directory
Right click on the name of the folder; options drop down
Click Send to
Click Compressed (zipped) folder
Once the zipped file is created, its contents can be uploaded in bulk to the Document center:
Click Documents in Boardable's main menu
Click New
Options drop down
Click Upload File
Upload a document menu pops up
Click the field labeled Drop files here or click to upload
The file directory pop-up window will appear (Finder, File Explorer, Launcher, etc. depending on operating system)
Click the title of the zipped folder; this
Click in the box next to Unzip files after uploading to add a checkmark
Click Save
The contents of the zipped file are then uploaded as individual documents
Drag and Drop Multiple Files
Click Documents in Boardable's main menu
Document center opens
Open the device's document navigation (i.e. Finder, Explorer, etc.)
Select multiple files from the device's document navigation
Click and drag these to the Document Center, holding down the mouse button
Release the mouse button
Files are added to the Document Center
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