Extra Features
Files & File Storage
Uploading Files
Uploading Files is one of the best ways of importing legacy model documentation into Davinci. Old system descriptions, requirements tables, personnel trackers, and other documentation can be uploaded directly into Davinci and easily transitioned into Davinci Model Objects. Files can be uploaded in one of two ways:- Directly through
Chat - Using the File Uploader in
Project>Files
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.Using Uploaded Files
Uploaded Files can be referenced directly in chat by referencing them using the ”@” menu. Davinci will attempt to utilize information in theFile when performing the task.
Files can have one of two different statuses:
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
Active | Active Files are currently in the project Library. These files are likely, but not necessarily, connected to model objects, documentation, or other parts of the model. These files are actively being used by the model. |
Inactive | Inactive Files are not currently used in the model. They have been deleted from the Library by a user and are no longer used or referenced in the current version of the model. |
File Management
Files can be managed efficiently inside of theFiles Tab within the Project View. Files can be sorted by name, size, type, and other parameters. File UUIDs are also visible here for debugging purposes.
Files can also be managed from within the Project View, in the Library section of the Index. Files will become Inactive if removed from the Library. Files can be permanantely deleted from the Files Tab. 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 permanantely deleted from the Files Tab are not recoverable.