Drive Module

Centralized file storage with advanced organization and collaboration features

The Drive module provides a centralized storage system for all your organization's files and documents, with powerful collaboration features, versioning, and access controls. Built for modern teams, it combines the familiarity of traditional file systems with advanced enterprise capabilities.

Key Features

  1. File Management

    Upload, organize, and manage files within a hierarchical folder structure with powerful search and filtering capabilities.

  2. Version Control

    Track changes with automatic versioning, compare differences, and restore previous versions with complete history tracking.

  3. Access Control

    Manage permissions with role-based access controls, secure sharing options, and fine-grained permission inheritance.

  4. Preview Generation

    Preview documents, images, and other file types without downloading, with support for over 200 file formats.

  5. Metadata Management

    Add custom properties to files for advanced organization, search, and automated workflows with flexible schemas.

  6. Collaboration Tools

    Real-time collaboration with comments, annotations, and seamless integration with other platform modules.

Drive Architecture

The Drive module is built on a robust, scalable architecture that ensures security, performance, and reliability for enterprise use.

[Drive Architecture Diagram]

Core Components

  • Storage Layer: Secure, scalable cloud storage with redundancy
  • Access Control: Fine-grained permissions with inheritance
  • Metadata Engine: Flexible schema for custom attributes
  • Version Control: Complete change tracking and history

Advanced Features

  • Preview Engine: Multi-format file preview generation
  • Search Index: Full-text and metadata search capabilities
  • Sync Engine: Real-time synchronization across devices
  • Workflow Integration: Automated processes and triggers

Drive Components

  1. File Management

    Learn how to upload, organize, and manage your files and folders with advanced organization features.

  2. Access Control

    Set up permissions and share files securely with users and groups using role-based access controls.

  3. File Versioning

    Track changes, view history, compare versions, and restore previous file states with complete audit trails.

  4. Metadata Management

    Add custom properties to files for better organization, search, and automated workflows.

Integration & Workflows

Drive seamlessly integrates with other Datar modules and external systems to create powerful, automated workflows.

Project Integration

Link files to projects for organized project documentation and collaboration.

Inventory Integration

Attach documentation and images to inventory items and assets.

External Apps

Connect with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and other productivity tools.

Drive data can be accessed via our comprehensive REST API, enabling custom integrations and third-party application development.

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