File Storage Setup

💾 Setting Up File Storage

For online print orders, customers often need to upload their artwork or design files.
PriceCal allows you to integrate file uploads directly into your system by linking to your WordPress or Dropbox storage — ensuring every uploaded file is securely stored and easily accessible.

🔹 What Is the File Storage Component?

The File Storage Component defines where customer-uploaded print files are saved when orders are placed through your Printalogue or website.
It lets you connect your system to a storage platform like WordPress or Dropbox, depending on your setup.

💡 This is essential for managing customer artwork and ensuring seamless file transfer between your ordering system and production workflow.

🧭 Navigating to File Storage Setup

1. Go to Component dashboard
2. Click File Storage category
   

   

3. Add file storage type
   Edit [a]: modify existing components.
   Duplicate [b]: clone a component setup to reuse and create new.
   Delete [c]: remove unused component.

   

🧱 Create a File Storage Component

Step-by-Step

1. Put a unique code (up to 8 units)

2. Enter the file storage name. e.g. File Upload

3. Enter the component description. 💡 Tips: Add a short note describing what binding applies to this product. Example:
   “wordpress storage” or “Dropbox storage for artwork upload”

4. Select the file storage location
   – WordPress: Files will upload directly to your WordPress storage when integrating PriceCal with your WordPress-based website.
   – Dropbox: Files will upload to your Dropbox account. To enable this, enter your Dropbox Access Token to link the storage with your Dropbox storage.

5. Click “Save as Active” to save your file storage setup.

   

⚙️ How PriceCal Uses File Storage

Once configured:

1. When a customer uploads artwork during checkout, PriceCal sends the file to your chosen storage (WordPress or Dropbox).

2. The system automatically records the file link in the order details.

3. Admins and staff can download or review the uploaded files directly from the order management interface.

✅ This ensures that all customer files are properly saved, organized, and retrievable at any time.

🎯 Why This Setup Is Important

Configuring File Storage allows your system to:

• ✅ Automatically save all uploaded artwork files

• ✅ Keep files organized and secure

• ✅ Prevent missing uploads during checkout

• ✅ Simplify access for production and admin teams

This setup is especially important for PriceCal Elite users who integrate their Printalogue directly with WordPress or external cloud storage.

✅ Next: Test the Upload Integration

After setting up your File Storage:

1. Go to your WordPress website product.

2. Try uploading a test artwork file.

3. Verify that the file appears in your selected storage (WordPress or Dropbox).

4. Check that the order includes a download link to the file.