# Create entries

This chapter explains how to add contents to ELO. You can create new folders and insert files below the root folder.

# Create folder

You can create new child folders within the root folder displayed in the ELO Integration Client.

Method

  1. Open the folder where you want to create the new folder.

  2. Select Create folder.

    'Create folder' dialog box

  3. Enter a name for the new folder.

  4. Select Save.

# Insert file

You have the following options for storing documents in a folder:

  • Insert file function
  • Drag-and-drop

# 'Insert file' function

Method

  1. Select the folder where you want to store the document.

  2. Select Insert file.

    'Insert file' dialog box

  3. Select Select file.

    Alternative: Drag and drop the document into the dialog box.

    The file name is automatically entered into the Short name field. You can change the short name and version and enter a comment.

  4. Select Save.

Result

The document is filed with the metadata form defined in the configuration. If your administrator has configured a form for this metadata form, you can enter metadata in the Form view.

# Drag-and-drop

Method

  1. Select the folder where you want to store the document.

  2. Click the document you want to file and drag it to the folder holding down the mouse button.

    Insert file with drag-and-drop

  3. Release the mouse button.

    'Insert file' dialog box

    The file name is automatically entered into the Short name field. You can change the short name and version and enter a comment.

  4. Select Save.

Result

The document is filed with the metadata form defined in the configuration. If your administrator has configured a form for this metadata form, you can enter metadata in the Form view.

Last updated: June 14, 2023 at 8:53 AM