How to Create a File
  • 25 Sep 2023
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How to Create a File

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1.0 From your Computer into Synergy

1.1 Drag and Drop

  • Open the job tree structure to the below folder
  • Drag and drop the folder called "Client" from Windows Explorer into 12d Synergy

  • Under the new imported folder a document called "20141110-Client Meeting" will also have been imported.

1.2 From 12d Synergy

A file or multiple files can also be brought into 12d Synergy using the ribbon =>Add Files

  • Under the folder 02 Administration\Meeting Minutes\Client
  • User => Add Files

1.2.1 Set File Types in a Folder

  • On folder 02 Administration\Meeting Minutes
  • Create a Folder using the 12d Synergy ribbon =>New Folder

By adding file extensions to "Allowable file types" this means no other file types will be allowed inside this folder. 

1.3 From another File/Library 

What can also be done for new documents is to use a company standard or template

  • On folder 03_Engineering\Letters
  • Create new file using 12d Synergy ribbon =>New File

F.Y.I
From Library just removes browsing steps to that particular file template. Available if Administrator has set File Template Job.


  • Select the option you require.

1.4 Using Naming Rules

  • Open the Job tree structure to the below folder
  • Drag and drop file called "Site-001.jpg" from Windows Explorer into 12d Synergy

  • A File Name Builder panel will appear because a naming rule has been predefined by an Administrator. See "SA03 - Admin Templates".

If a file is required in a different folder location there is a number of options to allow this.

The Three options are as listed


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