Users can share one or more folders of documents in the platform that locate in the folder section with the portal users. 


Users have the following options to configure the component:

OptionsExplanation
HeadingThe header text of the 'folder' component. It can be a maximum of 100 characters.
Heading background colorThe color of heading background color can be chosen from a color wheel, hexadecimal or RGB code.
Heading text sizeThe heading text can be sized between 12px and 72px.
Heading text colorThe color of heading text can be chosen from a color wheel, hexadecimal or RGB code.
Folder to displayThe folder that wish to share with portal users. A folder must be created in the platform in order to be presented as an option in the field. 
Visible columnsAll metadata are available for selection. Users can choose metadata that wish to share with the portal users.
HeightThe display area of the portal page can be chosen from fit to content; at least half a page or at least a full page. 
Allow subfolder creationEnabling this option allows portal users to create subfolder in the folder section in which affect the folder structure in the platform.
Allow uploadingEnabling this option allows portal users to upload documents into this folder. 


Display example of 'folder' component:

'Folder' is the heading text. The name of the folder displays underneath the heading. On top of the table, the 'find' option helps navigating documents by using the metadata; and 'more' option helps applying filters for more precise navigation. The table shows documents that are stored in the collection within the platform, with visible metadata fields that are chosen from the 'folder' configuration. 


Upload:

 If 'allow uploading' option is enabled, the 'upload' button will appear. Clicking on the 'upload' button opens up the 'upload document dialogue box, where portal users can upload documents and they will be stored in the folder that is shared with them. From the dialogue box, the folder location stays at the top, portal users can drag and drop or browse for files to select documents that wish to share. There is an option to 'unpack zip archives' if certain amount of documents will be uploaded.  


Add folder:

If 'allow subfolder creation' option is enabled, the 'add folder' button will appear. Clicking on the 'add folder' button opens up a create folder dialogue box, where portal users can create a folder in the platform.