This tutorial is for the new, online project designer. The tutorial for the Desktop Designer is available here .

File Point

Learn how the File point can be used and see it in action with the sample projects.

What is the File point?

The File point can be used to store a file within a session which can be downloaded to the device or opened using a compatible app.


Configuration and Settings

The File point can be configured in the designer to choose how the point functions within a session on the mobile application. See below for details on each of this point's properties.

File point web properties

File settings

Display a Select button

When enabled, the Select button will be displayed for the File point which allows users to select a file from the device to be attached to the point.

Display a Download button

When enabled, the Download button will be displayed which allows the user to download the attached file to the device.

Display an Open button

When enabled, the Open button will be displayed which allows the user to open the attached file on the device, using a compatible app that is installed on the device.


Using the File Point on the Mobile Device

The File point is used by tapping on one of the displayed buttons; Select , Download , Open or Remove .

File point ios no file attached

Selecting a file

To attach a file, tap on the Select button which will display a list or gallery of files on the device. Tap on a file to attach it to the File point.

Example on iOS: Example on Android:
File point ios select file File point android select file

Downloading a file

If a file is attached to the file point and the option to display the Download button is enabled, the user will be able to download the file to the device by tapping on the Download button. This can be used to transfer the file between projects or sessions by storing the file on the device.

Example on iOS: Example on Android:
File point ios download file File point android download file

Opening a file

If a file is attached to the file point and the option to display the Open button is enabled, the user will be able to open the file using a compatible app by tapping on the Open button. This will provide the user with options to open the file in compatible apps.

Example on iOS: Example on Android:
File point ios open file File point android open file

Removing a file

If a file is attached to the file point the user can tap the Remove button to remove the file from the session.