Importing exhibits using a USB drive ensures a mirrored, offline copy of all files on each iPad and simplifies the setup process across devices.
ExhibitsPad can import a folder of exhibits from the On My iPad and iCloud Drive storage locations, or from a connected USB drive. For the most reliable and efficient experience, we recommend using a USB drive. A USB drive simplifies the process and ensures there is nothing in the cloud that has to be downloaded before it can be imported.
For a mediation, arbitration, or jury trial you will want to load all the exhibits from both sides onto a flash drive and have the contents of that flash drive be imported into the ExhibitsPad app on each iPad. This ensures that an exact mirrored copy of all the exhibits will be in ExhibitsPad on each iPad.
How to Prepare the Flash Drive
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On your desktop, collect all exhibits into a single case folder—for example, Smith v. Jones.
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Inside the case folder, add subfolders such as Plaintiff’s Exhibits and Defendant’s Exhibits, or group by type, such as Documents and Multimedia.
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Save the case folder to a USB drive. Use a logical folder structure that’s easy for others to navigate.
How to Connect the USB Drive to the iPad
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Plug the USB drive into the iPad.
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Use the appropriate adapter, if needed:
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For iPads with a Lightning connector, use the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter.
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For iPads with USB-C, use a USB-C flash drive or a dual USB/USB-C drive.
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How to Import the Case Folder Into ExhibitsPad
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Open ExhibitsPad and enter a Case Name.
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Tap Add Exhibits.
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In the file browser, locate and tap the case folder on the USB drive (do not open any subfolder if you want to keep folder structure).
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Tap Done to begin the import.
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When the import is complete, confirm the document, page, and media counts match across all iPads.
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Tap View Exhibits to verify the files were added correctly.
For tips on using in a deposition, see the article: How would I use ExhibitsPad in a deposition?