Using Cloud Storage Providers
- Using Cloud Storage Video Tutorial
- About Cloud Storage Providers
- Adding Files from Another Cloud Storage Provider
- Download to Local Workspace in Docs
Using Cloud Storage Video Tutorial
Important: The following video 
shows best practices when using a Cloud Storage provided with Desktop Connector. We encourage you to check the details after the video. The extra content provides useful tips and problem-solving methods that might not be included in the video.
shows best practices when using a Cloud Storage provided with Desktop Connector. We encourage you to check the details after the video. The extra content provides useful tips and problem-solving methods that might not be included in the video.About Cloud Storage Providers
A cloud storage provider is a company that offers services for storing data on the internet. They manage and operate data storage as a service, which is delivered on-demand with just-in-time capacity and costs, and eliminates buying and managing your own data storage infrastructure. This gives you agility, global scale and durability, with “anytime, anywhere” data access.
- Our main storage provider is the Autodesk Construction Cloud which utilizes Autodesk Docs as the common data environment, providing centralized file management. This allows you to navigate and have integrated workflows throughout a project
- Examples of other popular cloud storage providers include OneDrive, Box, and Dropbox.
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Adding Files from Another Cloud Storage Provider
- For optimal results, we recommend downloading the desired files and folders from these cloud provider locations to a location on your physical hard drive first.
- For example, you can create a folder at
C:\Download\Tempworkspaceor on your desktop which will allow all the files to fully download and copy before moving them from this temporary location into Desktop Connector. - By following this approach, you can ensure that the files are in a good state and ready to upload using Desktop Connector.
Download to Local Workspace in Docs
To download files directly from other cloud providers such as Box or OneDrive to the local Docs workspace may not be the best practice. If you try to drag and drop these cloud files into Desktop Connector, there may be delays as the file contents are downloaded. These days can affect the importing and syncing process.
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