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access all files by a "normal" UNC path / SMB share

we would like to access files like normal files on a harddisk or network share. 2 main reasons: - use links between files (e.g. in excel formula) - automatically upload and update (new version) files by copy or by a file generation tool
almost 5 years ago in 03. Files 0 No Plans to Implement

" Seeking new Role ""Preview Only"

Preview-only permission so a user can preview the file but not be able to download the file, sync it through desktop plugin, or upload a new version.
almost 5 years ago in 03. Files 0 Under Consideration

Add file to different folders within community

We need to place the same file within different folders of the same community. We would like to add "shortcuts" or add a file to different folders. Right now we need to duplicate the file loosing consistence. It refers to Files within Communities...
almost 4 years ago in 02. Communities / 03. Files 1 Under Consideration

Allow community owners to decide how they want the files in their community sorted

Currently files in community files/folders are sorted by last edit date. Sometimes owners want it to be sorted alphabetically. Please allow community owners a setting to do this. As an example, in CCM libraries this is also possible .
over 2 years ago in 03. Files 0 No Plans to Implement

Support High Efficiency Image File Format (*.heif and *.heic) in file preview/view

Since a longer time iOS uses the extension *.heic in case you use the "High Efficiency" format. For sure you can make a compromise in the device in order to support uploads to IBM connections. Nevertheless the batter way to support the end user is...
over 4 years ago in 03. Files 0 Under Consideration

Make Autofollow for Files a User Preference/Setting

So far it is a global setting if users automatically follow files which they downloaded/previewed (see here for details: http://www.femkegoedhart.com/2015/06/11/ibm-connections-default-follow-on-public-files-is-it-logical/) Many users argue this b...
almost 4 years ago in 03. Files 0 Under Consideration

Files section cursor

In the "Files" section, when moving the cursor over "All Community Files" instead of turning into a pointer as it does with "Community Folders", it becomes a text cursor (bracket). Same for "Trash". While not impossible to use, users who are not f...
over 1 year ago in 03. Files 1 Needs Clarification

Video Playback on Apple Devices

The integrated video player, which is used to preview videos uploaded to Files, does not work in Safari on macOS nor in Mobile Safari on iOS or iPadOS. Please upgrade the player to support those devices.
almost 3 years ago in 03. Files 2 Already Exists

Expiration-date for files that are shared with few persons only

There shoud be the option to add an expiriation date or -period to files, that are shared with single persons only. The file will automatically move to the recycle bin after the expiration time and be processed as usual (extinction after defined p...
over 1 year ago in 03. Files 0 Under Consideration

Disable status updates for multiple file uploads

When uploading many files at once to a community, e.g. pics taken at a trade fair or so, each upload generates a separate status update. So inadvertently I spam all my followers starting page. It's annoying. Why not have a checkbox or message dial...
over 4 years ago in 03. Files 0 Future Consideration
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