Creating, updating and viewing Linked Documents in SIMS

You can attach documents to Students in SIMS - which appear as linked documents.

To Upload
1) Open SIMS

2) Click Focus > Student > Student Details

3) locate the student using the search, and double click their name to bring their Student Details up

4) On the right hand side, under links select Linked Documents

5) Click New > General Document

6) Ensure the status reflects the audience (Confidential is recommended)

7) Press the file button at the end of the attachment box, locate your file and upload.

To view
1) Open SIMS

2) Click Focus > Student > Student Details

3) locate the student using the search, and double click their name to bring their Student Details up

4) On the right hand side, under links select Linked Documents

5) Double click the attachment - Under the Attachment heading, next to Last Uploaded, click View.

To edit
Repeat the settings to open, but click Open instead of View. Make your changes. Click SAVE in word, and close the window. If you do not click save, it will not update.