WORK[etc] Web App Blog

That's right, we've (finally) pushed Google Docs integration through to public beta as well as  improvements to the File Attachment tool. 

Here's the low-down on everything Docs.

What is Google Docs, Why Use It?

Google Docs is a free, online word processor, spreadsheet, slide show and data storage service from Google.  With Google Docs you can create and edit these documents online, collaborate with your other team members and share with users outside your organization.

The WORKetc integration takes advantage of this by allowing you to reference and link Google Docs directly inside of WORKetc. 

For example, you could write a report in Google Docs and then within WORKetc, attach that report directly to a project.  WORKetc creates a link between the two, so that the WORKetc project will always link to the latest version of the report.

So in summary, Google Docs handles the creation of documents and WORKetc links documents to context such as customers, projects, sales leads and more.

Setting it Up

If you're already using the awesome WORKetc Gadget for Google Apps Email then you are already set up.

Otherwise, make sure you have a Google Apps Domain set up, then inside of WORKetc simply enter the domain in at Settings -> Manage My Account -> Apps Integration

What it Looks Like

Once you've connected your Google Apps Domain to WORKetc, you'll see the Google Docs folder structure show up inside the WORKetc files folder.  As you can see, everything is fairly straightforward, with the main association being Google Collections = WORKetc Folders: