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Working with files

Placing files under embargo

This article explains how to place files under embargo and release them at a certain date.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Searching for files using Swivle

This article describes the various ways in which files can be found in Swivle by using Swivle.

Written by Martijn de Jongh
Updated over a week ago

Searching for files using the Brand portal

This article describes the various ways in which files can be found in Swivle by using the Brand portal.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Working on multiple files in batch in the Brand portal

This article describes how to apply actions to files in batch in the Brand portal by first adding them to the Basket.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Downloading files and folders

Learn how to download files and folders from Swivle to your local machine.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Working with file versions and file history

This article explains how file versions and file history let you keep track of changes and how to revert them when necessary.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Creating and managing Collections

Learn how to use Collections in Swivle.

Written by Martijn de Jongh
Updated over a week ago

Enriching your files with metadata to easily categorize and find your files

Metadata are vital in digital asset management. Learn here how to work with metadata in Swivle.

Written by Martijn de Jongh
Updated over a week ago

Previewing multiple files at the same time

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Managing Search Presets

This article describes how to set up and manage often used searches and how to make them available to users.

Written by Martijn de Jongh
Updated over a week ago

Sharing files with others using Swivle

This articles describes how to easily share files using Swivle.

Written by Martijn de Jongh
Updated over a week ago

Sharing files with others using the Brand portal

This articles describes how to easily share files using the Brand portal.

Written by Martijn de Jongh
Updated over a week ago

Requesting someone to upload files using Swivle

Collaborate with external contributors such as photographers and designers by allowing them to upload files into Swivle.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Sharing your files using a public or password protected Portal

Create a public or private portal with Swivle.

Written by Martijn de Jongh
Updated over a week ago

Promoting Collections or folders on your Portal homepage

Add a header and promote items on your Portal homepage.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Editing your files

Editing files (the check-out and check-in concept)

This article explains how to work on or edit a file that is stored in Swivle.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Working with Swivle Agent

This article describes in detail how to work with Swivle Agent to check out, edit, and check in your files.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

The Classic Check-out / Check-in workflow

This article describes how files can be checked-out and checked-in without the need for installing any additional tools.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Administrator: configuring Swivle

Inviting a user

Learn how to invite a new user to Swivle.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Adding a user group

This article explains how to add a new user group.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Controlling user access by setting up Rules

This article explains how users can be granted or denied access to files by setting up Rules.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Setting up Download presets

Help your users save time by saving often-used custom download settings as presets.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Managing admin users in Swivle

Learn how to assign and remove admin rights to Swivle users.

Written by Martijn de Jongh
Updated over a week ago

Adding additional licenses to Swivle

Learn how to increase the number of user licenses in Swivle.

Written by Martijn de Jongh
Updated over a week ago

Managing Portals

Learn how to manage Portals to promote your content

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Swivle for InDesign

Tracking files placed on InDesign layouts

Learn how to see which files are placed on a layout in Swivle.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Placing files from Swivle on an InDesign layout

Learn here how to directly place files from Swivle onto a layout.

Written by Martijn de Jongh
Updated over a week ago

Managing cached files in Swivle for InDesign

This article describe how cached files are handled in Swivle for InDesign.

Written by Martijn de Jongh
Updated over a week ago

Uninstalling Swivle for InDesign

This article describes how to uninstall Swivle for InDesign.

Written by Martijn de Jongh
Updated over a week ago

Swivle for mobile devices

Learn about using Swivle on your mobile device.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago

Viewing shared links on mobile now has an optimized experience

We are happy to announce that all mobile users who visit Swivle shared links now have an optimized experience.

Written by Jouke Jongsma
Updated over a week ago