Recently, clients have asked if we could enhance our File Management system, allowing them to create Folders and manage files/documents across all Projects. And this week, RAVE has delivered!

A new Site/Build sub-tab named “Files” has been added to RAVE for those with Branch Owner logins. This allows Branch Owners to add custom folders and sub-folders and manage files within them to be shared across all Projects! 

Some examples of this update coming in handy… Do you have a tender submission guide (document) you would like loaded into all project’s ‘Tender’ folders – now and moving forward?  Or do you want to create a new master reference folder – plus a Health and Safety subfolder for all projects, including a few Health and Safety policy documents?  Well, now you can! Below is a quick run-through of the screens and how this works.

Those with Branch Owner permissions can access the new Files tab via Site/Build > Files. 

The branch Files sub-tab will display your Project’s default folders – from here you can

  1. Load files into any of your branch-wide folders and sub-folders
  2. Add a new editable (teal-coloured) folder 
  3. Add a sub-folder to an existing editable (teal-coloured) folder

And here are some detailed steps for these actions.

Load files into any of your branch-wide folders

  • From the Files sub-tab, select the folder you want to load into.
  • Drag and drop, or click to open your document browser to load your file(s)

Add a new editable (teal coloured) folder 

  • From the Files sub-tab, click on Add a folder
  • Give the new folder a name
  • Decide if the folder is to be made visible (shown) in your projects (or kept hidden for now)
    • And if made visible, set viewing permissions for all user types – either no visibility or view-only file permissions


Add a sub-folder to an existing editable (teal coloured) folder

  • From the Files sub-tab, click on Add a folder
  • Give the new folder a name
  • Select Add as a Subfolder
  • Select an editable folder to add the subfolder too
    Decide if the folder is to be made visible or kept hidden for now
    • And if made visible, set viewing permissions for all user types – either no visibility or view-only file permissions

The new folders and/or documents will be immediately updated. If you have selected the “Show in Projects” check box, they will be viewable in all of your projects.



So, there’s the new feature plus a rundown on how to use it in practice, once again a simple addition that can make a world of difference when you (and your building partners) need ease of access to important files across projects!

As always, if you need any support with RaveBuild, we encourage you to reach out to us at [email protected].nz or call us on 07-210-2228