Importing from Cloud Storage
Import documents into any LIT SUITE app using the Files app on iPad or Finder on Mac
You can import files from any cloud provider that is properly configured on your device.
Before starting, please review Cloud Storage and the LIT SUITE from our Help Center.
Cloud storage services integrate through the operating system — not directly with LIT SUITE. If the cloud storage provider appears in Files (iPad) or Finder (Mac), you can import from it. Once imported, documents are copied into your Case File.
Before You Import
Before starting, please review Cloud Storage and the LIT SUITE from our Help Center.
For best results, download files locally before importing. Importing large files or folders directly from a cloud-only location may result in errors.
Avoid importing directly from shared or read-only folders, as changes may not save properly.
If a file or folder is unavailable for selection, please see Grayed-Out Files when Importing, in our Help Center.
If you don’t see your Cloud Storage as an option:
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Tap the More Options button (the ellipsis at the top of the Locations sidebar).
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Choose Edit.
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Turn on the Cloud Storage app to make it visible as a location in the sidebar.
Importing Files from Cloud Storage
You can import individual files from supported providers such as iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, Citrix Files, Microsoft OneDrive, and others that appear in the Apple Files app or in Finder. The steps are the same as importing from any other source, so please refer to the applicable article for each app.
On iPad
Tap + and then choose Import (Import Documents or Import Transcripts, depending on the app)
In the Files interface, choose the cloud storage provider under Locations.
Navigate to the file you want to import.
Select the file(s) to import. Tap Open.
On Mac
Tap + and then choose Import (Import Documents or Import Transcripts, depending on the app)
In the Finder interface, choose the cloud storage provider under Locations.
Navigate to the file you want to import.
Tap the file to begin the import.
After import, the file is stored inside your Case File and no longer depends on an internet or cloud connection.
Importing Folders from Cloud Storage
Some third-party cloud providers may not allow folders to be selected directly. That is not something LIT SUITE nor Apple can control. Some cloud storage providers may also have different capabilities on iPad versus Mac.
How to Import a Folder from Cloud Storage
When importing, most cloud storage providers will only allow you to import a folder that only has files inside. If there are sub-folders within the folder, many will not allow you to import.
On iPad
Tap + and then choose Import Folder
In the Files interface, choose the cloud storage provider under Locations.
Navigate to inside the folder you want to import.
Tap Open.
On Mac
Tap + and then choose Import (Import Documents or Import Transcripts, depending on the app)
In the Finder interface, choose the cloud storage provider under Locations.
Navigate to inside the file you want to import.
Tap Open.
How to Import a Folder Using a ZIP File
If a folder cannot be selected, you can compress it before importing. Compressing can also allow folders with subfolders to be imported.
On iPad
Open the Files app on iPad.
Navigate to the cloud storage location.
Touch and hold the folder. Tap Compress in the menu.
A ZIP file will be created in the same location. In the LIT SUITE app, tap Import and select the ZIP file.
On Mac
Open Finder app on iPad.
Navigate to the cloud storage location.
On the folder, right click or click with two finger. Tap Compress in the menu.
A ZIP file will be created in the same location. In the LIT SUITE app, tap Import and select the ZIP file.
When imported, the LIT SUITE app automatically uncompresses the file and reconstructs your original file and folder structure inside the case file.
For cloud storage issues, please review Troubleshooting Cloud Storage Issues in our Help Center.