Zecter is the simple, powerful way to share. Zecter allows
you to share directly from your desktop, remain in control of your files at all
times, and collaborate seamlessly.
What are the benefits of using Zecter?
With Zecter you can:
- Share your files easily and securely
- Choose individual access privileges
- Change permissions at any time
- Track access to your files
- Have automatic version control
- View documents in browser
- Share files up to 100MB
Zecter ZDrive allows you to share directly from your desktop. It makes sharing and collaboration a breeze. With a
simple drag and drop from your desktop your files appear directly on the web.
Therefore, you don’t have to deal with any uploads and your files are always
kept in sync.
What are the benefits of using Zecter ZDrive?
With Zecter ZDrive you can:
- Share files directly from the desktop
- Edit your files using the desktop editors you are familiar with
- Make changes to shared files even after they are sent
- Keep your files synchronized across different computers
- Have offline access to your documents
- Create folders and keep your files organized
How do I sign up for a beta account?
Signing up for a beta account is easy. Enter your email account in the beta sign up box in
www.zecter.com
You will be added to our list right away. We will contact you shortly after that with an invite code.
Zecter is currently in beta. The beta plan is completely free.
With the beta plan you get 2GB free storage.
What is the maximum file size that I can share?
Zecter allows you to share files up to 100MB in size.
Is there a limit on the number of files I can share?
With the beta plan you can share any number of files.
Absolutely. Your files are transferred securely to our servers, where they are encrypted.
What types of files can I share using Zecter?
You can share any file type using Zecter.
What platforms is Zecter ZDrive available for?
Zecter ZDrive is available for Windows XP, Vista and for OS X Tiger and Leopard.
How do I share a file/folder?
You can share files from the web by clicking on the ‘Share a File’ tab or you can download ZDrive to share directly
from your desktop. View
Sharing Files with Zecter to learn how to share.
How do I change someone’s permission level?
You can edit someone’s permissions from the web or the desktop. View
Protect your Files with Zecter
to learn how.
How do I take back a file that was shared?
Revoking access to shares is just as easy as adding them. You can do this from both the desktop and web. View
Protect your Files with Zecter to learn how.
How can I tell if someone viewed the file/folder?
Zecter allows you to easily track whether people have viewed your files. View
Tracking Files with Zecter
to learn how.
How can I tell if someone made changes to the file/folder?
Zecter allows you to easily track changes made to your files. View
Tracking Files with Zecter to learn how.
When I share a file/folder with someone can they see all the other people the file is shared with?
If the person you are sharing with has edit privileges then they will be able to see everyone else the file is shared with.
If the person you are sharing with only has view or download privileges then
- If you allow them to re-share they can see everyone else the file is shared with.
- If you don’t allow them to re-share then they cannot see anyone the file is shared with.
I added a file into my ZDrive. Does it automatically get shared?
No. When you add a file to ZDrive it will automatically be synchronized to the server. No one besides you will be
able to view it. However, if you have already shared a folder with a friend then any changes you make to that folder, like adding new files, will be automatically synchronized to your friend’s computer.
I just shared a file with someone. Do they have to download Zecter ZDrive to view the file?
No. If it’s a file type that Zecter supports for online viewing then they can view it online, otherwise they can download a copy of the file and view it locally.
I just shared a file with someone. Do they have to download Zecter ZDrive to edit the file?
Yes. In order to edit files using
Zecter, you will need to download ZDrive.
Can I use Zecter to collaborate?
Absolutely. Zecter is ideal for quick collaboration. Once you’ve shared your files, any changes you make will be
automatically synchronized to your collaborators’ computers. Any changes made by the collaborators will be automatically tracked. Zecter also creates versions automatically.
Will my changes be synchronized across the different machines?
Yes. If you have ZDrive installed on different machines, then your changes will be automatically synchronized.
I deleted my file by mistake can I recover it?
Yes. You can log onto
www.zecter.com and restore the file from the recycle bin.
Can I share with any number of people?
Absolutely. Zecter allows you to easily share with any number of people, and you can specify individual privileges
for each user.
What does it mean to ‘Accept a share to ZDrive’?
If you have ZDrive installed, when you ‘Accept a share to ZDrive’ it will be automatically synchronized to your
computer. Any further changes you make to the file will also be automatically synchronized.
I just viewed a share, but I can’t see it on my ZDrive. Why?
Your files will be synchronized to your ZDrive only if you ‘Accept the share to ZDrive’.
What file formats are supported for online viewing?
Zecter supports all the Office 2007 and earlier formats, along with Adobe PDF, image, and text formats.
I made a change I can’t see it online right away. Why?
When you make a change to your document, Zecter may take a couple minutes to update the online preview.
What is the green and red arrow icon overlay I see on my file?
The green arrow icon overlay indicates that your file is being uploaded. The red arrow icon overlay indicates that
changes to your file are being downloaded.
What is the orange icon overlay I see on my files?
The orange icon overlay indicates that the file/folder was shared with you. You can log onto
www.zecter.com to find out who shared the files with you.
Does Zecter keep track of previous versions?
Yes. In the beta plan, Zecter keeps track of all your previous versions.
How do I revert to an earlier version?
In order to revert to an earlier version, you need to
- Log onto www.zecter.com
- Locate your file that you want to revert.
- Click on the history tab.
- Identify which version you want to select and download it.
- Replace the current version in your ZDrive with this one.
Feel free to contact us at any point about Zecter.
Just email us at:
feedback@zecter.com