Attaching File to Panel Source in iImport
This article shares details on how to work with files and how to upload them into iMIS.
Complexity |
Intermediate |
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EMS Compatible |
Yes |
iMIS 2017 Compatible |
Yes |
Actions |
Insert, Insert w/ Matching Help |
Note: File uploads are only compatible with iImport. Fields for file attachments cannot be added to IQA queries and thus cannot be used in iUpdate.
Note: iDMS must be able to access the file in order to attach the file to the panel source. The file to attach must be a publicly accessible file URL, meaning it may not be protected by a VPN or login.
Mapping
When creating a new attachment for a panel source, iDMS Import File will identify the Panel Source Field as a field you can send attachments to. You will have 3 fields in the mapping that can fill in, only File URL is required.
Required
The following fields are required:
- File URL - This is the URL path to access the document.
- Contact Key - The iMIS ID for the contact to associate the upload with. Does not apply if uploading files to a standalone panel.
Optional
The following fields are optional:
- File Content Type - The file content type using the standardized MIME definitions.
- Examples:
text/plain
,application/pdf
,application/msword
- Examples:
- File Type - The file type or extension for the file being uploaded.
- Allowed file formats are: PDF,
DOC
,DOCX
,XLS
,XLSX
,JPG
,GIF
,TXT
- Max file size is: 10MB
- Allowed file formats are: PDF,