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The Files view provides centralized management of all files uploaded to your project. Files serve as reference materials and source data that can be imported into your model, referenced by the AI agent, or used as documentation. Examples include requirements tables, system descriptions, technical specifications, CAD drawings, and other project documentation.

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Uploading Files

Files can be uploaded in multiple ways:
  1. Using the Upload File button in the Library Index Panel
  2. Using the Upload File button in Project Settings > Files
  3. Drag and drop files directly into Davinci
  4. Paste files directly into chat. Images will be retained within chat while other supported file types will be uploaded as Reference Objects
The Upload File button in the Files view supports uploading multiple files simultaneously. A progress bar will display the upload status and percentage completion.
When uploading files to Davinci, they are created as both index objects in the model and uploaded to the project storage. Files that are removed from the model are retained in project storage to maintain Snapshot integrity.

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Using Uploaded Files

Uploaded files can be referenced directly in chat by referencing them using the ”@” menu. Davinci will attempt to utilize information in the file when performing the task.

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File Status

Files can have one of two different statuses:
StatusDescription
ActiveActive files are currently in the project Library. These files are actively being used by the model and may be connected to model objects, documentation, or other parts of the model. Active files appear in green.
InactiveInactive files are not currently used in the model. They have been deleted from the Library but are retained in storage. Inactive files appear in orange.

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Managing Files

The Files view displays all project files in a sortable table with the following columns:
  • Name: The filename
  • Type: File type/extension (PDF, DOCX, PNG, etc.)
  • Size: File size in bytes, KB, MB, or GB
  • Status: Active or Inactive
  • ID: The file’s UUID for debugging purposes

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Sorting Files

Click on any column header to sort by that column. Click again to reverse the sort direction. The table supports sorting by name, type, size, status, and ID.

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Refreshing the File List

Click the Refresh button to reload the file list and update file information.

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Deleting Files

To delete a single file:
  1. Hover over the file row to reveal the delete icon
  2. Click the trash icon
  3. Confirm the deletion
Only the project owner can delete files.

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Removing All Inactive Files

To permanently delete all inactive files at once:
  1. Click the Remove Inactive Files button
  2. Review the list of files to be deleted
  3. Confirm the deletion
Files can also be managed from the Library section of the Index. Files will become Inactive if removed from the Library. Files can be renamed in the Library.
Deleting inactive files may damage previously generated model Snapshots, and render the files unrecoverable and parts of the model that relied on these files incomplete. Only fully delete files if you are sure they are no longer needed. Files permanently deleted from the Files view are not recoverable.