Users on Asite with the required privilege can start a discussion / create aMessages on file to collaborate with other project users. aMessages created can be viewed and replied to by other users.

Asite Viewer allows users to view a file or drawing and create, save, and view markups on the file. These markups may be associated with discussions and forms for collaborating with other project team members.

1. Select the project folder under the 'Files' tab. Select file/s in which an aMessage is to be created. The availability of the option to start a discussion may depend upon your accessibility.

2. Click the icon to access more options. Select the 'Files > Start a Discussion' option.

3. Click the 'Start a Discussion' button. The file listing page populates a layered page with a new aMessage window.

4. 'Start Discussion' page contains:
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To [Task] - In this field, you need to add recipients for this aMessage and assign them various tasks along with completion time. You can assign tasks by clicking the down arrow next to the username. An aMessage can be distributed to distribution groups, roles, and organizations.

If you need to change the task assigned and its completion time for any individual user who is a part of a distribution group, role, or organization then the user needs to click on the '+' icon on the right of the distribution group, role, or organization name.

A remove all button is available to remove all selected recipients and select new ones.

4a Title - Specify the title of the aMessage as it is mandatory.

4b Description - Specify the aMessage content in the 'Description' box. The text mentioned can be formatted using the rich text format options.

4c Mark As Private - To create private aMessage.

4d No Comment - If you don't want to create aMessage on file, select 'No Comment' and complete your 'For Comment' task.

4e More Options - Clicking the link, a layered page displays three options - 'Associate Files', 'Associate aMessages', and 'Associate Apps'.

4e 1. Associate Files - To associate documents to this aMessage. Clicking the link, a layered page displays the files you can select to associate with the comment under creation.

4e 2. Associate aMessages - To associate other aMessages with this aMessage. Clicking the link, a layered page displays the file aMessages you can select to associate with the comment under creation.

4e 3. Associate Apps - To associate forms to this aMessage. Clicking the link, a layered page displays the forms you can select to associate with the comment under creation.

4e 4. Attachment - To attach external files from your computer. Clicking the link, a layered page displays allowing you to select and upload files.

5. Once done, click on 'Submit'.