You can add file attachments to a customer profile. Attachments are managed via the Attachments tab in the customer profile. 

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  • Only PDF files less than 2mb can be added as attachments
    • The following Error is displayed if you attempt to attach any other type of file:

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  • Attachments can be sorted by clicking the corresponding Column Header e.g. File Size, Date Added etc

Some things to note:

  • The Attachments tab is not available when first adding a customer, it is only available once the customer profile has been saved
  • Attachments are backed up as part of the Minfos existing backup process
  • If a customer with attachments is deleted, the attachments are also deleted
  • If two customers are merged the Slave customer’s attachments will be attached to the Master customer profile, if the attachments are no longer required you will need to delete them
  • By default, attachments are retained for 36 months before being automatically deleted, please contact Minfos Support to have this period adjusted

Add an attachment

From the Customer Editing window:

1. Click the Attachments tab.

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2. Click Select File.

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The Open window is displayed.

3. Navigate to the file location of the required PDF attachment and click Open.

The Customer Editing window is re-displayed.

4. If required, use the Enter a description (if required) field to enter a description of the attachment.

5. Click Add Attachment.

The file is attached.

Note: If you attempt to attach a file with the same name as an existing file, the Replace Attachment prompt is displayed:

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Click Yes, to replace the existing file or, click No, you will need to rename the file before attaching.

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Tip: To satisfy PII requirements, you may need to delete the local copy of the file.

View Customer Attachments

From the Attachments tab of the Customer Editing window:

1. Highlight the required attachment and click View, or double click the attachment.

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The PDF is displayed.

Note: A temporary local copy of the attachment is downloaded to the workstation, this is automatically deleted daily.

Delete Customer Attachments

From the Attachments tab of the Customer Editing window:

1. Highlight the required attachment and click Delete.

The Delete Attachment prompt is displayed.

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2. Click Yes to delete the attachment.

The Customer Editing window is re-displayed, and the attachment has been deleted.