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Advanced functions in file module

Overview: advanced Files module actions

The Files module advanced actions let you download files or folders as ZIP, move or delete files, view file details, and open or combine 3D models, and bulk file handling.

Your role must allow access to the Files module and the folders you act on.
You can find the menu at Files module - select files - Menu.
This can download, move, or delete project files, and open combined 3D views.

How to use advanced Files module functions

Download files to a ZIP

Go to the Files module in your project.
Select the files you want to download.
Click Menu and choose Download to ZIP.

Download folders to a ZIP

Open the Files module.
Click Menu and select Download Folders/Dirs.
Select the folders you want to download as ZIP archives.

Upload 3D models (IFC)

In the Files module, click Upload.
Select your IFC file and confirm.
Wait while CxPlanner converts it into a 3D model.
Open the file in the built-in 3D viewer when ready.

View multiple 3D models at once

Select multiple IFC files in the Files module.
Click Menu and select Combine 3D Models.
Confirm the viewer loads all selected models together.

Move files between folders

Select the file you want to move.
Right-click or click Menu, then choose Move File.
Select the destination folder and confirm.

Delete files

Select the file you want to remove.
Right-click or click Menu, then select Delete.
Confirm deletion.

View file details

Right-click a file.
Select View Details to see file size, format, version history, and more.

Results: advanced Files actions

Action	Result
Download to ZIP	Selected files are packaged for download
Download Folders/Dirs	Selected folders are packaged as ZIP archives
Upload IFC	CxPlanner converts the file for the 3D viewer
Combine 3D Models	Selected models open together in one viewer
Move File	File is relocated to the destination folder
Delete	File is removed after confirmation

Troubleshooting: advanced Files actions

Problem	Cause	Solution
Download does not start	No files or folders selected	Select the items first, then use Menu - download
3D model will not open	Conversion is still running	Wait until conversion finishes, then open the file again
Combine 3D Models is unavailable	One or more files are not converted IFC models	Wait for conversion, or select only ready IFC models
Cannot move or delete a file	Your folder permission is below Write	Ask a project Manager or Admin for Write access on that folder

Updated on: 07/26/2026

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