You can include additional information with a story by attaching files to the Story Overview (top level of a story) or to individual comments in a story’s snapshots. Others can then view and download the files. For example, you can include 2D drawings of your model.
Attach files
- To attach files to the Story Overview, do the following:
- In the Story Overview, on the Attachments tab, click Add Attachments.
- Navigate to the file that you want to attach and click Open.
The file is added to the story, and an email notification is sent to the story creator.
- To attach files to a comment in a snapshot, do the following:
- Open the snapshot to which you want to add an attachment.
- Under Comments, click Add Attachments , navigate to the file that you want to attach, and click Open.
The file is added to the snapshot's comments. If you @mentioned someone, they will be notified by email.
Notes:- The maximum file size allowed is 5 GB.
- All collaborators can download the attachment, regardless of license type.
- For more information on attaching different types of content to an individual snapshot in the story, see Add or respond to comments in a story snapshot.
View or download files
- To view or download files from the Story Overview, do the following:
- Click the Attachments tab.
- If the attachment is a PDF or image file, you can view it in your browser by clicking the attachment name.
Tip: If it doesn't open, ensure you allow pop-ups in your browser.
- If you want to download the file, right-click the attachment, and choose Download .
- To view or download files added to a comment in a snapshot, do one or more of the following:
- If the attachment is an image file or PDF, click the attachment. It opens in your browser. From here, you can also download the file.
Tip: If it doesn't open, ensure you allow pop-ups in your browser.
- If you can’t preview the file, click it, and it will download so you can view the file locally.
- If the attachment is an image file or PDF, click the attachment. It opens in your browser. From here, you can also download the file.
Delete attachments
- To delete attachments in the Story Overview, do the following:
- From the Story Overview, click the Attachments tab.
- Right-click the file that you want to delete, and select Delete.
Note: Only the story creator or the person who attached the file can delete an attachment.
- To delete attachments in a comment in a snapshot, see Delete comments in a story snapshot.
Attach files
Currently, all Story Overview attachments can only be viewed when you’re using a phone or tablet. However, in a story’s snapshot, you can add and view attachments in the comments. For more information, see Add or respond to comments in a story snapshot.
Delete files
- To delete attachments in the Story Overview, do the following:
- From the Story Overview, tap the Attachments tab.
- Next to the file that you want to delete, tap More , and tap Delete.
Note: Only the story creator or the person who attached the file can delete an attachment.
- To delete attachments in a comment in a snapshot, see Delete comments in a story snapshot.