Files

Files are used to store and manage files on remote servers. For example configuration files, log files, etc.

Access Rules

Group	Action	Condition
User	R	User is added to "Users" in related Server
Manager	R	User is added to "Users" or "Managers" in related Server
Manager	CRU	User is added to "Managers" in related Server
Manager	CRUD	User is added to "Managers" and record is created by user in related Server
Root	CRUD	Any record

Info

CRUD stands for Create, Read, Update, Delete.

File Configuration

Files are located under the Cetmix Tower > Files > Files menu.

Fields

Important

Form view may differ base on the curren user Access Level.

Field	Description
Name	Filename as it is stored on the remote server.
Source	File source.
File type	File type.
File	This field is used to store binary file data and is visible only for Binary files.
Template	File Template used to render this file. If selected, the file will be automatically updated whenever this template is modified.
Server	Server where this file is located.
Directory on Server	This is where the file is located on the remote server.
Full Server Path	Full path to the file on the remote server, including the filename.
Keep when deleted	If enabled, the file will be kept on the remote server after removing it in Odoo.
Auto Sync	If enabled, the file will be automatically uploaded to the remote server after it is modified in Cetmix Tower. Used only with Tower source.
Last Sync Date	Last time the file was uploaded/downloaded to/from the remote server.
Variables	Variables used in this File Template.

Notebook Tabs

Tab	Description
Code	Raw file content. This field is editable for the Tower files and readonly for Server ones. This field supports Variables and Secrets.
Preview	This is a rendered file content as it will be uploaded to server. Used only with Tower source.
Server Version	Current file content fetched from server. Used only with Tower source.

Info

To edit a File that is linked to a File Template click the Modify Code button. This will unlink File from the File Template and allow you to edit the file content.

File Sources

Type	Description
Server	Files that are initially located on remote server and are fetched to Cetmix Tower. For example log files.
Tower	Files that are initially formed in Cetmix Tower and are uploaded to remote server. For example configuration files. Such files are rendered using Variables and Secrets.

File Types

Type	Description
Text	Regular text. Eg configuration file or log.
Binary	Binary file. Eg file archive or pdf document.

Warning

File operations are performed using user credentials from server configuration. You should take care of filesystem access rights to ensure that file operations are performed without any issues.