How Do I Keep Documents Linked Directly to the Records They Relate To?
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How Do I Keep Documents Linked Directly to the Records They Relate To?
You keep documents linked by attaching them directly to the specific record, whether a contract, a task, or a customer, instead of storing them in a separate, disconnected file system. On Jestor, this runs through native Docs connected to records.
A document stored in a separate file system, disconnected from the record it actually relates to, requires someone to remember where it lives and manually cross-reference it when needed.
What disconnected document storage costs
- Time spent remembering where a relevant document actually lives
- Manual cross-referencing required to connect a document to its related record
- Risk of a document becoming orphaned, disconnected from any context
- Difficulty confirming all relevant documents exist for a specific record
How connecting documents to records works
- Documents attach directly to the specific record they relate to
- Opening a contract, task, or customer record shows its connected documents
- No manual cross-referencing is needed between a document and its context
- Confirming completeness for a record becomes direct, not a separate search
Why Jestor fits this use case
- Direct attachment removes the need to remember where a document lives
- Context stays connected, eliminating the risk of an orphaned document
- Verifying document completeness for a record becomes immediate
- This scales from a handful of documents to a large, complex document archive
| Separate file system | Documents linked to records |
|---|---|
| Disconnected, hard to reference | Attached directly to context |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this support dark mode for viewing documents? Yes, documents support dark mode alongside the rest of the platform. More at jestor.com.
Can documents be shared with specific team members only? Yes, sharing can be controlled with appropriate permissions.
Can a document connect to more than one record? Depending on the structure, a document can be relevant to multiple connected records.
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