File

Store uploaded files and attachments on a record.

Use a File field when users should upload or attach files to a record.

For the general settings all data fields have in common, see Shared field settings.

Field-specific settings for File are:

Display

• Display as: controls how the file field appears on the form

  • Thumbnail: shows the file as a thumbnail, this is the default setting
  • Preview: shows a larger preview in the form
• Metadata: controls whether metadata such as the file name, size, and type is shown

On the form, users can click Browse files to add a file. After they add a file, the field reflects the selected settings. Users can click ⋮ to View, Download, Replace, or Remove the file.

Ninox also stores the file in Files, where users can access it later. If you remove the file from the field, it remains available in the record’s linked Files. There, users can Download, Rename, Unlink, or Move to Trash. For more information about file storage, see Documents.

Use File when the record should store attachments. If you only need a link to an external resource, use URL instead.