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Linking documents using tag lists

You can import one or more documents and either:

You can import the documents and attach them to either the:

To link a document, spreadsheet or picture to a number of different community members at once:

  1. Create your tag list. See:

    The Tag List window is displayed.

    Tag List window

  2. Click Docman button (synweb).

    The Import Document window is displayed.

    Import Document window (synweb)

  3. Click Browse button (thin grey, synweb).

    A window is displayed, similar to the example below.

    File Upload window

  4. Locate and select the document, spreadsheet or photo you want to import.

    File Upload window

  5. Click Open button.

    The selected file name appears next to the Source Path field.

    The Source Date updates to the current day's date.

  6. Select a Document Classification.
  7. Select a Source Code.
  8. Type in a Source Reference.
  9. Type in a Description.
  10. Click OK button.
  11. Repeat steps 2 through 10 until there are no more documents to link, or embed, for the tagged community members.

Import Document window key fields

Field

Description

Source Path

Directory path of the source document, the document name and its file extension if adding a document on a file server or PC.

This field is empty if the file has been embedded in the Synergetic database.

Tip: Click on the Source Path field to change the document you are adding.
Import Document (Source Path field, tag lists, reselect document, synweb)

Source Date

Date that the source document was created.

For example, if you are importing a historical picture you might specify the date when the picture was taken.

This defaults to the current date and time for new entries.

Document Classification

Classification of the document.

Document classifications are maintained in the luDocumentClassification lookup table. See Maintaining lookup tables in the Synergetic System maintenance manual.

Source Code

Source of the item. Typical examples include:

  • Archive
  • Magazine
  • Newspaper
  • School Photo.

Document sources are maintained in the luDocumentSourceCode lookup table. See Maintaining lookup tables in the Synergetic System maintenance manual.

Source Reference

Cross-reference to the source. For example the name, issue date and page of a newspaper where the photograph appeared.

Description

Meaningful description for the document.

Last modified: 8/01/2016 12:18:57 PM

See Also

Using document management (DocMan)

Importing one or more documents

Importing one or more URL/web links

Updating document details

© 2016 Synergetic Management Systems. Published 19 September 2016.

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