Files are content created by external programs and imported for use into Cascade such as images or documents. The process of uploading files into Cascade is the same regardless of file type. We recommend uploading images into Cascade before using them on your site.
File extensions
Files uploaded into Cascade must have a file extension in order for Cascade to display the correct file type. When you choose a file to upload, the file extension will automatically be appended. Be sure to apply the appropriate file extension if renaming a file.
Editing Images
Cascade offers built-in image editing functions such as resizing, rotating, flipping, and cropping. While not intended to replace image editing programs, you'll be able to make quick changes to images without needing to delete or re-upload new images.
Upload Files
- Select the folder in the Asset Tree where the file(s) will be uploaded (we recommend an images folder or a documents folder).
- Click Add Content > File in the Top Menu bar.
- Navigate to the the dotted Drop a file here or choose one from your computer section.
- Drag and drop one or more files into the dotted box.
- Or click choose and browse to the files on your computer. Multiple files can be selected by holding the control key and clicking on the files.
- The File Name will be inherited from the original file on your computer. Ensure that the file name has the right file extension and meets asset naming rules.
- Save and submit content.
Bulk Upload Files
Multiple files can also be uploaded to Cascade using a zipped file. This is useful if you multiple folders of files that need to be uploaded and you'd like to maintain the organizational folder structure after they've been uploaded to Cascade.
- Prepare the files on your computer by organizing them into the desired folder structure. This folder structure will be maintained after uploading the zipped file.
- After organizing the files, compress the files into a zipped folder:
- Windows: right-click folder > Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder
- Mac: right-click > Compress Items
- Select the folder in the Asset Tree where the files will be uploaded
- Click Add Content > File in the Top Menu bar.
- Navigate to the the dotted Drop a file here or choose one from your computer section.
- Drag and drop the zipped file.
- Or click choose and browse to the zipped file on your computer.
- After uploading, Cascade will ask if you’d like to extract and save all contents into the current folder. Select Yes.
- Click Close.