An iOS Tip for our Cloud Wranglers
Otixo CTO Jürgen here. I want to share with you a tip that allows me to review, edit, and reupload documents in GoogleDocs or in Dropbox from my iPad or my iPhone. Because our team spans continents, this nugget has made my work while on the go much easier!
I use Otixo’s web application to easily locate and manage files on any of my many Otixo-connected cloud services. Then, using Apple’s iWork suite, I can view and edit text documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on my iPad or my iPhone where and whenever I want. (Many cloud services provide a version control system, so that I can easily recall an earlier version if there is a need.)
Here’s how it’s done:
- Launch Apple Pages, Numbers or Keynotes from an Internet-connected iPad or iPhone.
- In documents view, click the + button and select the “Copy from WebDAV” function.
- Sign in to Otixo with server name “https://dav.otixo.com” and your Otixo user name and password.
- Navigate to the file you want to view or edit and select it. The application imports the file to your documents view, where you can open and edit the file.
- When finished, call the “Copy to WebDAV” function from the Tools -> Share and Print menu in the documet editor.
- Pick a file format, navigate to the cloud service and folder of your choice and press the “Copy” button.
I like this Otixo feature because I can work on my documents with the tools I love wherever I want and without having to install extra apps for every cloud service provider. After I’m finished working, I can upload the file back to where I want it to be – and with Otixo’s new Workspace feature I can immediately share the new version with other team members.
I hope you enjoy the ease of this process as much as I have.
Have we convinced you, yet? If you’re new to Otixo, sign up here!
Happy Otixoing,
Jürgen Beckmerhagen
Hi Jurgen
I’ve now uploaded the Keynote file to your program. (from my Mac)
Unfortunately, the file is greyed out and I can’t view it or access it on my iPad.
I don’t have the Keynote app installed on my iPad…does this matter?
I Would appreciate your assistance.
Many Thanks
Mansell