ShareFile Data Destination
Available on all tiers:
About
The ShareFile data destination sends submitted forms to a folder in a ShareFile account. Create custom file and folder names based on data in the form to logically organize and manage files.
Data destinations automatically back up data collected in the field. They reduce the need to visit the web portal by making submitted forms available through the services you already use. Different documents can also be sent to different services with a single form submission. Read here for more information on data destinations.
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ShareFile is an enterprise file-sharing and cloud storage service. With the ShareFile mobile app, users can edit, sync and share files from any device, enabling further workforce mobilization. |
Watch the video below for an overview of integrating TrueContext with ShareFile.
Basic Set Up
- Create the data destination following the instructions here.
- Connection: Set up a ShareFile Connection or choose an existing connection.
- Set up the File Configuration tab as discussed below.
Custom Metadata
Optionally configure custom metadata to attach to the data record document sent to Sharefile. Metadata consists of key: value pairs that belong to files. For example, an invoice data record document may have a key:value pair of invoice_id: %r[id]
- Key: Enter static text.
- Value: Value expressions can be configured with static text, but typically use Data Reference Expression Language. Configure which data from the submitted form will be sent as the value; collect the answers to specific questions by referencing Unique IDs.
File Configuration
Send attachments in separate files, alongside the Data Record Document.
Optionally choose to send attachments (images, signatures, barcodes, etc) as separate files.
Folder
This is the ShareFile folder your documents will be sent to. If the folder doesn't exist yet, it will be created.
- Single folder: Enter the folder name. For a folder named "Inspections", enter "Inspections".
- Multiple folders: Use Data Reference Expression Language.
- %f - to sort submissions into folders named after the form.
- %u - to sort submissions into folders named after the user submitting the form.
- %a[Unique ID
A Unique ID refers to the specific identifier of a question, form page, form section, or Data Destination. Unique IDs are used as reference points when pulling data for conditional logic, Analytics projects, Data Destinations, and Documents.] - to sort submissions into folders named with the answer to a chosen question. - Optionally add static text for formatting - eg. "%f -- %a[Customer Name]"
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Subfolders: Enter a forward slash (/) following the first folder, and then the name of the subfolder.
- %f/%a[Customer Name] - to sort submissions into folders named after the form, and subfolders named after customers.
Testing and Troubleshooting Data Destinations
Data destinations should be configured and tested carefully before using them in production. This is key to ensuring that TrueContext data is received correctly. Please consult the recommendations for testing and troubleshooting data destinations.