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Add (Upload) a File to Cascade

There are at least three ways to add your Files into the Cascade CMS.

  1. You can add them from the "documents", "forms", or "images" Folder you are in.
  2. You can add them while in a different folder, like an _underscore folder which cannot have files.
  3. You can also add them while editing a Content Module Block, like inside a WYSIWYG editor, a link section, or an image section.
1: Adding the file from inside the folder it needs to be placed in
  1. Make sure your file follows the file naming conventions before attempting to upload it to Cascade to avoid errors.
  2. Find the folder (e.g. "documents", "forms", or "images") the file needs to be placed in.
  3. Select Add Content, Default, then File.
  4. Drag and drop the file into the "Drop file(s) here" box or use the same box to browse for the file.
  5. Select the three dot button and then Check Content & Submit.
  6. After it does its Spell Check, select the checkmark button.
2: Adding the file while in a different folder
  1. Make sure your file follows the file naming conventions before attempting to upload it to Cascade to avoid errors.
  2. Select Add Content, Default, then File.
  3. Drag and drop the file into the "Drop file(s) here" box or use the same box to browse for the file.
  4. Select the Placement Folder (typically "documents", "forms", "images", or a folder nested in one of these folders) the file needs to be placed in.
  5. Select the three dot button and then Check Content & Submit.
  6. After it does its Spell Check, select the checkmark button.
3: Adding the file while editing a Content Module Block on your Page
  1. Make sure your file follows the file naming conventions before attempting to upload it to Cascade to avoid errors.
  2. While editing a page (see editing a page in the responsive template), you can
    1. highlight text and Insert/edit a link in a WYSIWYG editor,
    2. select an Internal Link in a link section, or
    3. select an Image file in an image section.
  3. Drag and drop the file into the "Drop file(s) here" box or use the same box to browse for the file.
  4. Select the Placement Folder (typically "documents", "forms", "images", or a folder nested in one of these folders) the file needs to be placed in.
  5. Select the Choose button and then Ok.

You can keep working in the Content Module Block and add additional files as needed.

Add (Upload) Multiple Files at One Time

You can follow the same steps above for the first or second way to add a file in order to add multiple files. Instead of just dragging and dropping one file, you keep dragging and dropping new files. Similarly, when browsing, you can choose more than one file. Note that you cannot adjust the file name when it changes to this bulk upload mode. You'll have to rename the file afterward if it needs to be fixed.

Standards and Restrictions

File types you are allowed to add on a website
  1. pdf (Adobe Acrobat)
  2. doc, docx (Microsoft Word)
  3. xls, xlsx (Microsoft Excel)
  4. ppt, pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint)
  5. jpg (compressed image file)
Exceptions
  • Cannot be over 10 MB (10,000 KB) in file size.
  • Cannot be placed on Cascade strictly storage purposes.
Files that you might be asked to remove for compliance issues

Depending on the severity of the issue (e.g. security), Web Services may remove the content first and inform you afterward:

  • Document content is inaccessible, redundant, or better suited elsewhere (e.g. webpage, calendar, campus map / virtual tour).
  • Image (photography or graphic) file does not meet image standards, image dimension requirements, is inaccessible (e.g. infographics, posters, flyers), or is better suited elsewhere (e.g. webpage, calendar, campus map / virtual tour).
  • File that contains inappropriate or malicious content:
    • appears to be deceptive in its purpose, exhibits malicious intent, or is compromised by malicious actors;
    • exhibits hate, bias, discrimination, pornography, libelous or otherwise defamatory content;
    • advocates or promotes the use of alcohol or tobacco;
    • belonging to or supporting a political affiliation; or
    • furthers the agenda of a political organization or candidate running for office.
  • File contains confidential information in a public area of the website
  • Form that asks for personal information in an unsecured manner.
  • Copyrighted file that the University does not have documented permission to use on the public website.