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Manage App Files

Files can be uploaded and used within the Application. The interface for App Files allows you to use, rename, delete, and perform more actions on a file that has been uploaded to the Application. App Files are useful in many scenarios, for example, if you need specific files to integrate Unity or D3 Visualizations onto the Page.

Note

It is recommended that you read the article listed below to improve your understanding of App Files.

Uploading App Files

To upload new App Files, follow the steps below:

  1. Click on the Applications page from the left-hand menu.
  2. Click on the edit button for the App.

Applications page showing the edit button for accessing app settings

  1. Click on App Files.
  2. Click on New Directory.

App Files interface displaying the New Directory button to create folders

  1. Enter the name of the folder.
  2. Click on Create.

New Directory dialog box with text field for folder name and Create button

  1. Click on the folder you want to store files in to enter it.
  2. Drag and Drop Files into the file area or Click Upload Files.

App Files folder view showing the file upload area with drag and drop zone

File upload dialog displaying the Upload Files button and file selection interface

Copying/Moving App Files around

To copy or move App Files to different folders, follow the steps below:

  1. From the edit application page, click on App Files.
  2. Navigate to the file you want to copy or move.
  3. Highlight the file.
  4. Click on Copy to or Move to.

App Files interface showing a selected file with Copy to and Move to buttons in the toolbar

  1. Select the new location you want to move or copy the file to.
  2. Click on Move/Copy.

Folder selection dialog for choosing the destination location when moving or copying files

Renaming App Files

To rename App Files, follow the steps below:

  1. From the edit application page, click on App Files.
  2. Navigate to the file you want to rename.
  3. Highlight the file.
  4. Click on rename.

App Files interface with a file selected and the rename button highlighted in the toolbar

  1. Enter a new name.
  2. Click on Save.

Rename dialog box with text field for entering the new file name and Save button

Deleting App Files

To delete App Files, follow the steps below:

  1. From the edit application page, click on App Files.
  2. Navigate to the file you want to delete.
  3. Highlight the file.
  4. Click on delete.

App Files interface showing a selected file with the delete button highlighted in the toolbar

  1. Confirm you want to delete the file.

Delete confirmation dialog asking to confirm file deletion with Yes and No buttons

Downloading App Files

To download App Files, follow the steps below:

  1. From the edit application page, click on App Files.
  2. Navigate to the file you want to download.
  3. Highlight the file.
  4. Click on download.
  5. The file will appear in your downloads.

App Files interface with a file selected and the download button visible in the toolbar

Using App Files

To use App Files in the application itself, follow the steps below:

  1. Add a block on the page which uses a file selector, such as Unity or D3 Visualization.
  2. Highlight the block.
  3. Click on Block Properties.
  4. Use the file selector to select the file you want to use in the application.
  5. To add more files to the file manager directly from here, click on the plus sign.
  6. Upload files, download, move, copy, rename or delete files directly from here.

Block Properties panel showing file selector interface for Unity or D3 Visualization blocks

File selector dialog showing available app files with options to navigate folders and select files

File manager interface integrated within the block properties, showing file operations like upload, download, and delete

Last modified: July 16, 2025