Understanding M-Files logic + Overview of M-Files desktop

M-Files is different kind of application – logic in the desktop application is different, everything looks upside down at first, even for IT people. Where are my documents, what is the logic of this app, how will I find what I need, where are my documents? Where are folders??? If you give this system a chance – you may like it. This is definitely a powerful tool, but requires mind and workflow change. It works more like a Google and other search engines then typical document management, and it can be very useful if configured properly.

Let’s go step by step.

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M-Files Creating Views for M-Files Desktop

Using M-Files can be confusing in the beginning, equally for users and IT people. It is good when you grasp logic of it, but until you do, it can be struggle. First of all, understanding metadata helps a lot, and I wrote already about that. But we cannot expect the same understanding from the users of the M-Files. So, to make life for everybody easier we will create Views.

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