Organize Files with Folders

The Files tool lets you create folders which is essential for organizing project data, controlling access permissions, and enabling efficient, structured project workflows. A well-structured folder system helps establish a single source of truth for all team members.

Each new project starts with a Project Files root folder. Subfolders automatically inherit the permission level of the parent folder however, they can be changed later. If changed, subfolder permissions must either match, or have a greater permission level of the parent folder.

Note: Project created before 22 March 2022, or from a project template, can include the For the Field folder which all project members can view. This folder has a icon. Project administrators now move the For the Field folder to anywhere in Project Files for more refined permissions. See Move For the Field Folder to Project Files topic to learn more.

The following instructions show you how to manually create folders. However, if your organization uses a similar folder structure across different projects, you can use a project template to set up folders in the Files tool when the project is created.



Permissions Required to Create Folders

You need Edit folder permission or above to create folders.


Limitations


How to Create Folders

  1. Hover your cursor over the relevant folder in the folder tree and click the More menu .

  2. Click Add subfolder.

  3. Enter the name of the folder and press enter or click to add the folder.

  4. Continue adding folders as needed to build out and organize your document structure.

Other Considerations

See Delete or Restore Files and Folders for informaion on how to delete folders.