File Management¶

VektorCAD provides a cloud-based file management system for creating, organizing, sharing, and managing drawings seamlessly -- similar to Google Drive but built for CAD workflows.

Key screens

Screen	Purpose
Home	Create new drawings, access recent files and shared files
My Drawings	Organize all your drawings in folders
Shared With Me	View and open files shared by others
Bin	Recover or permanently delete removed files

Home Screen¶

The starting point for file management. From here you can create new drawings and quickly access recent or shared work.

Feature	Description
Blank Drawing	Create a new empty drawing -- stored to the cloud and opened immediately
Custom Templates	Start a new drawing from a predefined template
Recent Drawings	Quick access to your most recently opened or edited drawings
Shared With Me	Drawings that others have shared with you

My Drawings¶

Organize and manage all of your own drawings with full folder support.

Features¶

Feature	Description
Folders	Create folders to categorize and organize drawings
Drawing Cards	Each drawing shows a preview thumbnail with options
Open	Double-click a drawing to open it for editing

Click the three-dot menu ( ) on any drawing card to access:

Option	Description
Open	Open the drawing in the current tab
Open in New Tab	Open in a separate browser tab
Rename	Change the drawing name
Make a Copy	Duplicate the drawing into your workspace
Make as Template	Save the drawing as a reusable template
Download as PDF File	Export the drawing as a PDF
Share	Invite others to view or edit the drawing
Move to Bin	Send the drawing to the bin (trash)

Shared With Me¶

Displays all files that other users have shared with you.

Feature	Description
View and Open	Double-click to open a shared file
Access Levels	Files may be view-only or editable, depending on permissions set by the owner

Note

You cannot delete or move shared files. Contact the owner to change permissions or remove access.

Bin¶

The Bin acts as a recycle bin for deleted drawings.

Feature	Description
Restore	Recover drawings that were moved to the bin
Auto-deletion	Files remain in the bin for 1 month before being permanently deleted

Warning

After 1 month, files in the bin are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. Check the bin regularly if you may need to restore anything.

Tip

Restored files return to their original folder location.

File Lifecycle¶

Step	Action	Details
1	Create	Start a new drawing (Blank or from Template)
2	Auto-save	All changes are saved automatically to the cloud
3	Organize	Move files into folders in My Drawings
4	Share	Collaborate with others via the Share option
5	Export	Download as PDF for printing or external sharing
6	Archive / Delete	Move old drawings to the Bin
7	Restore or Expire	Retrieve within 1 month, or it is permanently deleted

Tips and Best Practices¶

Practice	Benefit
Double-click to open drawings	Fastest way to open any file
Use folders to organize by project	Avoids clutter, easy to find files
Create templates for repeated formats	Consistent starting point (title blocks, layers, styles)
Use Share for collaboration	Team members can view or edit in real time
Use Download as PDF for external sharing	Recipients don't need VektorCAD installed
Check the Bin before files expire	Recover accidentally deleted drawings within 1 month
Use Make a Copy before major edits	Keeps the original safe as a backup

Quick Reference¶

Task	How
Create a new drawing	Home > Blank Drawing or Custom Template
Open a drawing	Double-click or menu > Open
Organize into folders	My Drawings > create folders, drag drawings
Rename a drawing	Menu ( ) > Rename
Duplicate a drawing	Menu > Make a Copy
Save as template	Menu > Make as Template
Export to PDF	Menu > Download as PDF File
Share with others	Menu > Share > set permissions
Delete a drawing	Menu > Move to Bin
Recover a deleted drawing	Bin > select drawing > Restore

See also: Export Command | Getting Started