A File represents uploaded digital content in Nora IPLM. It can be a PDF, image, or another supported file format associated with a managed record. The File holds the content, while the related record explains what that content is for.
When to use it
- Use it for digital content associated with an item, document, or drawing.
- Use the related managed record to identify the purpose and version context of the content.
Key information
- Content identity: name, description, and original filename.
- Content information: file format and the stored file.
- Context: workspace, creator, and creation or update dates.
Common relationships
- File connects an Item, Document, or Drawing to the uploaded content.
- Additional Formats connects a managed record to other file representations.
- Viewer connects an Item or Drawing to a file used for viewing.
Working with this record
Upload through the action offered by the relevant screen, then confirm that the content is reachable from its intended record. Use Download Files when a local copy is needed. Before using a file, check the related record and the version context being reviewed.
Example
Pump Manual.pdf is a File connected to Operating Manual P-100. The Document describes the manual and its managed revision; the File provides the PDF that the customer can open or download.
Choosing the right type
Choose File for digital content. Choose Document or Drawing when the information needs a managed identity and revision history. Uploading content and connecting it to the intended record may be separate steps, so check the resulting connection.
