NOTE: In this article, the terms file and document are used interchangeably. A document refers to a file managed within Asite.

Privileges and Permissions

Download Privileges

Privilege	Description
Can Download Documents	Allows users to download files from Asite.

Download Permissions

Permission	Description
View and Download (folder level)	Allows users to download files stored in that folder.

NOTE:

Users require both the privilege and permission to download files.
When a new role is created, the Can Download Documents privilege is enabled by default.

Downloading an Open File

Select the required Project.
Navigate to the Files tab.
Open the file you want to download.
Click the Download icon (top-right).
Choose a location to save the file.
Click Save.

TIP: Click the arrow next to the Download icon to view additional download options.

Downloading a File from the Files Tab

Select the required Project.
Navigate to the Files tab.
Select the file you want to download.
Click Download (top-right).
Choose any additional options you need.
Click Download to confirm.

Download Options

Additional options are available when downloading files to provide added flexibility.

Documents

Option	Description
Parent Document	Downloads the selected/open file.
Include Secondary File(s)	Includes linked secondary files in the download.
Include XREF	Includes CAD reference files that are linked to the document.

Discussions & Markups

Option	Description
Associated Documents	Includes documents associated within a Discussion. (Not applicable for Reviews).
Attached Documents	Includes documents attached directly in a Discussion. (Not applicable for Reviews).
Include Markups	Includes markups you have permission to view. Public markups created in the previous Thin Client Viewer will be included as long if they are public/ you have access to them.
Include Metadata	Includes fixed, read-only metadata associated with the document.

Other Options

Option	Description
Rename Files with Doc Ref	Renames the file based on its Asite Document Reference.
Append Doc Title	Adds the document title to the file name.
Append Version No	Adds the version number to the file name.
Append Rev No	Adds the revision number to the file name.
Recreate Folder Structure in Zip / Download Location	If only one file is selected, this option is not available. If more than one file is selected, you can choose to recreate the folder structure in the download. If all files in a project are selected, the option is automatically enabled and greyed out, meaning required. The following prerequisites must be met for this to happen: Folder depth exceeds two levels (primary folders + subfolders). There is content in at least one primary folder and one subfolder.
Lock for Editing	Locks the file (checks it out) so only the user who applied the lock or folder admins can upload a new revision or manually undo the checkout. While locked, no new revision or markup can be uploaded by others. Users with Publish permissions can check out new files but cannot undo an existing checkout applied by another user. Publish permissions do not override a lock on the file.

Download a File + Download File Options