Attachments

What is an attachment list?

Attachment lists are simple lists of files.

Pros of attachment lists

• Simple for admins to create and upload files
• Simple for users to download files
• Easy for users to scan a long list to find the file they want (as long as the file names are sensible!)

Cons of attachment lists

• There is no preview generated for a file added as an attachment. Users must download to their desktop in order to open and view
• The files are not processed or indexed, so do not appear in search results
• Attachments contain no metadata, i.e. the system doesn't record who uploaded them or when, and you cannot add a description
• You cannot change the title of the file once it's uploaded - you must delete the file and re-upload with a new name