Attach files or documents to mail
The sections below describe the basics of creating a new email and how to add attachments. Once you’ve finished this process, and have completed all other required fields, click Send.
Should you be attaching a file - or using a transmittal instead?
In most cases, we recommend that you use a transmittal, instead of a mail attachment, when you are sending a document, drawing, report or another file that directly relevant to your project.
For more information see What's the difference between a mail and a transmittal? You can also find out how to upload a document to Aconex, then send (transmit) your document.
Attaching a document or an image to a mail
If you would like to cut and paste or drag and drop an image or document, in Aconex Mail use the Attach function.
- Click Mail.
- Select New Mail.
- Select your mail type.
- Click Attach.
- Now select Document, Project Mail or Local File to attach a file from your computer, the document register or another project mail.

Attaching a document from your organization's document register
Attach a document from your organization's document register.
- Click Document
- Search for your document.
- Select the document.
- Click Attach.
- Your document is now listed under Attachments.
Attaching a project mail
- Select Project Mail.
- Search for the project mail.
- Select it.
- Click Attach.
- Your mail is now listed under Attachments.
Attaching a file from your computer or local network
- Click Attach.
- Click Local File.
- Click Choose File.
- Find your file.
- Click Attach.
- Your file is now listed under Attachments.