- Industry: Human Resources
- Area of Expertise: Custom Apps Development
Background
The client for this project used the Zoho One Suite with their clients, and have implemented the Z-Portals extension as part of their ecosystem. They came to us with the desire to replace the native Z-Portals “Documents” tab with a custom solution. They wanted each of their clients to have access to a personal folder, while preventing root folder access.
Solutions
Workdrive
We used the client’s existing Zoho Workdrive file structure. We were able to embed a view of a specific subfolder for clients to access and upload files directly.
Creator
We used Zoho Creator to drive this solution. We developed a Zoho Creator Page that replicated the features of the native ZPortals widget, while allowing for custom configurations. We iFramed a version of the Zoho Workdrive folder widget, while limiting access to the intended subfolder. The page also included an upload button, enabling end users to upload to the correct Workdrive folder.
Outcomes
- Custom widget blends seamlessly with the native Z-Portals interface
- Enables user to access the files they need to, while preventing backward access
- Uploaded files and folders are seamlessly connected to the client’s native Workdrive folder structure
- Zoho Creator Page enables maximum customization, allowing us to fit the client’s needs precisely
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