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When uploading a document, you are bringing it from outside the software into the system. We’ll focus on manual uploads.
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Uploading a document to ContactsLaw describes the process of bringing a document from outside the software into the system. Documents can be uploaded manually or cofigured to upload automatically (e.g. through certain Microsoft Outlook server installations).


# In the "'''Me'''" section, click on "'''Matters'''" to open the Matter. [[File:Step 1 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb]]
The below guide considers uploading documents manually into ContactsLaw.
# '''Matters Overview''': Here you can see an overview of the matter.[[File:Step 2 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px]]
 
# There are upload buttons in both the documents tab and the create tab. Click "'''Upload Documents.'''"[[File:Step 3 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px]]
== 1. Getting Started ==
# '''Browse for Documents:''' A browse panel will open, allowing you to locate documents on your local PC. You can also drag and drop documents into this window.[[File:Step 4.1 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px]]'''5. Handle Attachments:''' By default, the extract feature separates attachments into individual items. If you don’t want them extracted, turn off the extract option. You can also manually extract attachments.[[File:Step 4.3 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px]]'''6. Set Destination:''' Choose where the document will reside (e.g., a matter or a contact).[[File:Step 6.1 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px|[[File:Step 6.2 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px]][[File:Step 6.3 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px]]Use the search function to select the appropriate destination. This determines the document's permissions. Choose a storage location if needed. Most practices will use the default location.[[File:Step 6.4 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px]]]]7. '''Choose Document Type:'''
The "'''Upload Document(s)'''" button appears in the ribbon under the "'''Create'''" tab. Alternatively, the Upload Document(s) window can be opened by dragging and dropping a document into ContactsLaw.[[File:Step 3 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px]]
#* You can select a document type such as "Correspondence" or  "Generic".
 
#* If the document type doesn’t require additional information, the document will be catalogued automatically.
== 2. Browse for Documents ==
#* You can also defer choosing a document type until later.  [[File:Step 6.5 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px]]8. '''Upload and Process:''' Click "'''Upload'''." The upload window will minimise, processing items in the background. You can continue working while the documents upload. If there are any issues, you will be alerted.
A browse panel will open, allowing you to locate documents on your local PC. You can also drag and drop documents into this window.[[File:Step 4.1 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px]]
 
== 3. Handle Attachments ==
By default, the extract feature separates attachments into individual items. If you don’t want them extracted, turn off the extract option before putting the document into this window. You can also manually extract attachments.[[File:Step 4.3 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px]]
 
== 4. Set Destination ==
Choose where the document will reside. The destination can be a Matter, a Contact or a Workgroup.[[File:Step 6.1 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px|[[File:Step 6.2 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px]][[File:Step 6.3 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px]]Use the search function to select the appropriate destination. This determines the document's permissions. Choose a storage location if needed. Most practices will use the default location.[[File:Step 6.4 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px]]]]
 
== 5. Choose Document Type ==
* You can select a document type for each document.
* If the document type doesn’t require additional information, the document will be catalogued automatically.
* You can also defer choosing a document type until later ("choose later").  [[File:Step 6.5 - Uploading by Software.png|none|thumb|500x500px]]
 
== 6. Upload and Process ==
Click "'''Upload'''." The upload window will minimise, processing items in the background. You can continue working while the documents upload. The "Delete original document(s)" will delete the document from its original location.


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Latest revision as of 23:30, 2 December 2024

Uploading a document to ContactsLaw describes the process of bringing a document from outside the software into the system. Documents can be uploaded manually or cofigured to upload automatically (e.g. through certain Microsoft Outlook server installations).

The below guide considers uploading documents manually into ContactsLaw.

1. Getting Started

The "Upload Document(s)" button appears in the ribbon under the "Create" tab. Alternatively, the Upload Document(s) window can be opened by dragging and dropping a document into ContactsLaw.

Step 3 - Uploading by Software.png

2. Browse for Documents

A browse panel will open, allowing you to locate documents on your local PC. You can also drag and drop documents into this window.

Step 4.1 - Uploading by Software.png

3. Handle Attachments

By default, the extract feature separates attachments into individual items. If you don’t want them extracted, turn off the extract option before putting the document into this window. You can also manually extract attachments.

Step 4.3 - Uploading by Software.png

4. Set Destination

Choose where the document will reside. The destination can be a Matter, a Contact or a Workgroup.

Step 6.2 - Uploading by Software.png
Step 6.3 - Uploading by Software.png
Use the search function to select the appropriate destination. This determines the document's permissions. Choose a storage location if needed. Most practices will use the default location.
Step 6.4 - Uploading by Software.png

5. Choose Document Type

  • You can select a document type for each document.
  • If the document type doesn’t require additional information, the document will be catalogued automatically.
  • You can also defer choosing a document type until later ("choose later").
    Step 6.5 - Uploading by Software.png

6. Upload and Process

Click "Upload." The upload window will minimise, processing items in the background. You can continue working while the documents upload. The "Delete original document(s)" will delete the document from its original location.