Uploading and Downloading Files in Apporto

You can upload and download files to and from Apporto. For example, if you have files on your computer, you can upload them to Apporto in order to work with them. After saving changes, you can download the file back to your computer for printing, etc.

Upload a File

1. Launch Apporto
    
2. You can upload files in two ways:

   1. You may upload files to Apporto via drag n' drop or the File Upload menu. To drag n' drop, simply locate a file on your computer, select it, and drag it onto the Apporto desktop.  

   2. Alternatively, click the File Upload option in the top panel.
      The file explorer on your computer will open automatically.
      
       

   3. Locate and select the file you want to upload, then click Open to initiate the file transfer.
      You may select multiple files to upload them all at once.  Folder upload is not currently supported.  You may zip a folder and upload the zip file though.
       

   4. The 'FILE UPLOAD' status displays in the bottom right corner. When the upload is complete, the file will appear on the Apporto desktop.
      Click x to cancel.
      Click Close to close the status box.

      
      Note:  Small files (e.g. < 1 MB) will upload in few seconds.  Larger files (e.g. > 100 MB) may take several minutes to upload. 
       

   5. Locate the file on the Apporto desktop and double click to open it. 

Download a File

You can download a file from Apporto to your local computer.

1. Click File Download   in the top panel. 

2. The ‘File download’ dialog box displays.  The default directory is Desktop.
   

3. To select a different directory click the Apporto link in the breadcrumb to navigate up a level, then select the desired directory.
   

4. Select a file then click Download, 
   Follow any on-screen prompts to complete your download. When the download is complete, click Close