Document Manager Overview

Overview

The 'Documents Manager' feature replaces the old 'Reference Library' and helps you manage files / documents (.PDF, .doc, .ppt, etc.) as well as images, video and other content in your training modules, memos, etc. It is also integrated with the module content uploader for things like videos and images, and other features throughout the system.

Advantages/Improvements to the Document Manager

1. Permissions management: You can now assign access permissions such as "View Only", "Can make changes", or "No Access" to particular roles or student groups.
2. Document versions: Always have access to the latest document but also to all previous versions as well.
3. File access documents anyplace in the system: When you upload a document in the system, you can always access it using Ascent document manager and insert them into modules, etc.
4. Favorites: Add a document or a folder to your favorites and access it anyplace in the system.
5. Restore deleted documents: Your documents are never gone; you can always revert deleted documents back to its original state.
6. View document details: See who is the creator of a document as well as when it was modified.
7. Search and sort: Find your document using the search function or sort current list of documents based on date modified or filename.
8. Modify files: Edit, rename, move, or delete files right in the Ascent Document Manager.
9. Access on your mobile device: Browse your files on your phone or tablet (on-line) .
10. Security: All files are fully encrypted during transport and storage.

How to use Ascent Document Manager

Navigating files and folders
Edit Documents or files
Add to Favorites
Creating folders and uploading files
Setting up permissions
Deleting and restoring folders/Files
File Versions
Media Browser