Managed Assets Administration

Overview

Managed Assets Administration is where you store static media files used in your application. A static media file can refer to anything from your corporate logo to a supporting image.  Once uploaded and linked to your module, these media files show in Express View.

The Unqork Designer Platform accepts these file types: JPG, JPEG, PNG, PDF, TXT, XLSX, DOCX, SVG, ICO, GIF, and CSV. You can add media files of any size; there’s currently no restriction.

What You'll Learn

In this article, you'll learn how to:

Creating Folders and Sub-folders

A good way to organize your media files is to use folders and sub-folders.

To add a folder:

1. Click the Settings drop-down at the top right of the Unqork Designer Platform.
2. Click Administration.
3. Under Assets, select Managed Assets Administration.
4. Click the (Create Folder) icon, located at the top of the Managed Assets list.  

5. Enter a unique name for your folder. 
6. Click Create. Your new folder displays in the Managed Assets list.

NOTE  Clicking Cancel stops the process and returns you to the Managed Assets list.

7. Double-click the folder name to open it. Once opened, you can upload your media files.
8. To return to the top-level Managed Assets list, click the  (Back) icon at the top left of the list.

Uploading a Media File

Uploading your media files makes them available on the Managed Assets Administration list.  Once uploaded, you can use these files during the application building process.  

To upload a media file, continue as follows:

1. Click the Settings drop-down at the top right of the Unqork Designer Platform.
2. Click Administration.
3. Under Assets, select Managed Assets Administration.
4. Click the (Upload) button, located at the top right of the list.
5. Navigate to and select your file for upload.

TIP  Files types that are not supported do not display for selection. Remember, Unqork accepts these digital file types: JPG, JPEG, PNG, PDF, TXT, XLSX, DOCX, SVG, ICO, GIF, and CSV.

6. Click Open. Your uploaded file displays in the Managed Assets list.

Replacing a Media File

After uploading a media file, you can reupload the file if it changes.

To replace a media file:

1. Click the Settings drop-down at the top right of the Unqork Designer Platform.
2. Click Administration.
3. Under Assets, select Managed Assets Administration.
4. In the Managed Assets list, navigate to your original media file.
5. Select the file.
6. Click the (Upload) button, located at the top right of the list.
7. Navigate to and select your file for upload.
8. Click Open.
9. At the File Exists message, click Confirm. 

NOTE  Clicking Cancel stops the process and returns you to the Managed Assets Administration list.

The uploaded file replaces your original file in the Managed Assets Administration list. The Last Modified column now shows the current date/time.

Removing a Media File

You can also remove media files from the Managed Assets Administration list. If you remove a file referenced in an application, the reference no longer works. You must remove or replace the reference in the application before removing the file.

To remove a media file:

1. Click the Settings drop-down at the top right of the Unqork Designer Platform.
2. Click Administration.
3. Under Assets, select Managed Assets Administration.
4. In the Managed Assets list, navigate to the file to remove.
5. Select the file.
6. Click the (Remove) button, located at the top right of the list.
7. At the Remove message, click Confirm. The file no longer displays in the Managed Assets list.

NOTE  Clicking Cancel stops the process and returns you to the Managed Assets list.

Downloading a Media File

When you promote your module, your associated media files are not promoted. As you promote applications, you’ll need to add the media files to each environment. To do this, you’ll download the files from the original environment and upload to the new environment.

To download a media file:

1. Click the Settings drop-down at the top right of the Unqork Designer Platform.
2. Click Administration.
3. Under Assets, select Managed Assets Administration.
4. In the Managed Assets list, navigate to the file to download.
5. Select the file.
6. Click the (Download) button, located at the top right of the list.
7. Locate the file in your Downloads folder. 

To reupload the files to the new environment, return to Uploading Media Files.