Two new settings have been added for when sharing a drawing or document. The first is that whenever the file's revision is changed an email can automatically be sent notifying the receiver that the drawing or document has been modified. The second setting that has been added is the ability to set an expiration date to the shared item.
One of the major benefits to using Flatter Files is a significant reduction in errors caused by using outdated drawings. By using link based sharing within Flatter Files, all of your outside partners can also know that the link they have been sent is always up to date. It is possible that a partner might forget to visit the link each time to make sure they are using the latest drawing. Therefore, shared items now include an automatic email to everyone that has received the shared link whenever the drawing changes. When sharing an item, you are able to select whether you these emails should be sent. This option is called "Email recipients when file(s) change" and is shown in the share menu below.
One of the major benefits to using Flatter Files is a significant reduction in errors caused by using outdated drawings. By using link based sharing within Flatter Files, all of your outside partners can also know that the link they have been sent is always up to date. It is possible that a partner might forget to visit the link each time to make sure they are using the latest drawing. Therefore, shared items now include an automatic email to everyone that has received the shared link whenever the drawing changes. When sharing an item, you are able to select whether you these emails should be sent. This option is called "Email recipients when file(s) change" and is shown in the share menu below.
This setting can also easily be modified within "My Shared Items." Simply click the "Edit" link in the "Options" column. A dialog will appear that includes the option for automatically sending emails when the drawing or document changes.
The first image above also shows the ability to set an expiration date. This is an optional setting that simply denies access to the drawing or document once the date has been reached. Once the item has been shared, you can easily manage the expiration date in "My Shared Items" which is shown below. At any point, you can modify the date, remove the expiration, or add an expiration date to an existing item. An expired shared item can still be edited as well. Once it expires, it is simply shown as expired and no longer accessible. To make it accessible again, simply edit the expiration date to a new date in the future.