Add Files to a Collection

Add Files to a Collection

A Collection can be expanded or updated by adding more assets at any time. There are multiple ways to add files Collections. 

  • Drag and Drop - Simply drag selected files from the workspace onto a Collection to add them.
  • Using the Action menu - Sometimes it’s more convenient to use the flyout Action Menu to add a selected group of files to a Collection, especially if you need to create a new Collection at the same time. 
  • Right-click - The right-click context menu shows some of the options from the action menu, and will operate on all currently selected files. 
  • Duplicate folder trees to Collection trees - This is useful for files that are well-organized in an existing folder tree.  
  • Auto-add to collections through Workflow - Automatically add incoming files to a specific Collection.

Add to a Collection by drag and drop

Select one of more files, and drag onto a Collection. A count of selected files appears, and all selected files will be added to the Collection.

  • Select assets you would like to add.
  • Drag to the desired Collection and wait for the collection to highlight.
  • Release. Files will start adding automatically. 
  • If you are dragging a large number of files, wait for the “adding” dialog to finish before doing another action. 
  • If the asset count does not immediately update, click the Refresh.pngrefresh icon for the Libraries panel.

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Add to a Collection with the Action Menu

Sometimes it’s easier to add selected files to a Collection by using the action menu. This is particularly useful if you have not already made the desired Collection. 

  • Select assets you would like to add.
  • Mouse over the Settings_Wheel.pngAction Menu in the upper right corner of the Workspace.
  • Click "Add to Collection…"
  • Select Collection to which you would like to add the assets.
  • Click "Submit".

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Tip: You can create and edit Collections directly in the popup.   

Add to a Collection by right-click

You can add files to a collection in both the Grid and Asset views by right-click.

  • Right-click on a file in the Grid view.
  • Click on Add to Collection... from the dropdown.
  • Select an existing Collection or make a new one.
  • All selected files will be added to the Collection.

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Right-click context menu in Grid View

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Right-click context menu in Asset View


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