Files module in activeCollab 1.0.6 lets you upload and download files, put them in categories, add new versions, post comments on files and more. Although it's pretty much enough on most occasions, we wanted to go even further with this module at activeCollab 1.1.

The first thing that you’ll notice within the updated Files module is the new and improved listing of files. Now you have icons displayed for all common file types. If you upload an image, then activeCollab will create a thumbnail and use it instead of icon so you can have a quick preview of the image right there in the list:

One of the common requests we used to receive is to also include the attachments from other project areas and show them in files list. We did so, and it looks great. Attachments have a little paper clip next to download button so they are easy to spot.

Another big improvement over the old Files module is the way files are uploaded. Upload files form in activeCollab 1.1 lets you upload more than one file at once:

 

You can select the milestone to put these files to, you can put them in categories and tag them. To make sure that people get notified about them being uploaded, just select desired users in Notify People field. After you set all details you want, just hit submit and let activeCollab handle all the details.

Each uploaded file has its own details page where you can check older and upload new file versions, you can discuss about it with your team and clients, subscribe to receive email notifications on any update and more:

These are the most important changes we made to Files module, but there are also many more smaller ones that will make everyday use of this module pretty much easier. We hope you will like the changes we made, and help us to finish activeCollab 1.1 as soon as possible by testing beta builds that we post regularly in our community forums.