Craft now allows you to take entire folders and their assets on device, ensuring you can access your images, files, and other attachments without an internet connection. While documents have always been available offline, this feature extends to all assets within a top-level folder, making it easier to work seamlessly when offline.
How to Enable On Device Folders
- Select a Top-Level Folder
- Open Craft on your Mac, iPad, or iPhone.
- Locate the folder you want to store on your device.
- Enable On Device Mode
- Tap the three-dot menu (•••) next to the folder.
- Select “On My Mac / iPad / iPhone”.
- The folder and all its assets will be stored locally on your device.
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Note
- All nested folders inside the selected folder will be included in the download.
- Individual nested folders cannot be stored separately.
How On Device Folders Work
- Once a folder is stored on device, all images, files, and attachments within it will be available locally, even without an internet connection.
- Any changes made while offline will sync once your device reconnects to the internet.
Limitations and Important Notes
Sync & Device Storage
- The On Device Folder setting applies individually to each device. While the content within the folder will sync across all your devices, you will need to manually enable On Device mode on each device where you want the folder to be stored locally.
- Users should ensure their device has enough storage before enabling this feature. Craft will display a warning if space is limited.
Downloading Process
- Downloads only occur when the app is open in the foreground (background downloads are not currently supported).
- Moving an on device folder into another folder will remove its on-device setting (if moved back, the setting must be re-enabled).
Editing & Updates in On Device Mode
- On device folders do not update automatically when changes are made offline (e.g., sketching on a draft, cropping a cover image).
File Types & Restrictions
- Whiteboards cannot be edited while on device—attempting to do so will result in an error.
- Mention profile images will not be downloaded in the first iteration. However, they may still appear in Craft’s cache.
Best Practices
✔ Ensure you have enough device storage before storing large folders.
✔ Keep Craft open while downloading folders to store on your device.
✔ Re-enable on device access if you move a folder back to its original location.
✔ Plan for manual updates when making edits to on device content, as sync mechanisms will only trigger once back online.
By enabling on device folders, you can work uninterrupted, whether you're traveling, in low-connectivity areas, or prefer local storage for certain files. Let us know if you have any questions! 🚀