Ummmm, no it doesn't. Last time I checked I can't reply to an email and attach something from Dropbox or Goodreader....
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Ummmm, no it doesn't. Last time I checked I can't reply to an email and attach something from Dropbox or Goodreader....
Yes, but contrary to popular belief, replying to emails is a very common practice, especially in business. And many times those replies go to multiple people, making the creation of new emails very inconvenient.
Just because Apple decided not to support a feature doesn't make that feature irrelevant (copy and paste anyone?)
Goodreader would fit the bill for me. I just start the email in Goodreader and send from there, copying in whatever I need from the original email.
If this is something you do a lot of, you might do some research on apps that have both filesystem and more full fledged email clients built-in. I had an app, I think it was called PrintBureau that had both. You could reply to an email and attach something from the app's filesystem where you could manage your files, open in other apps etc. I deleted it a while back since I no longer used it for what I primarily was using it for, printing, so I'm by no means endorsing it but just giving an example.
The point is, with a little effort the lack of a native filesystem is certainly not a show stopper for most people (perhaps not even your example with the right app), you may just have to think a little differently than you would with a traditional filesystem. I guess Apple believes the trade-offs are worth it, or they just haven't gotten around to implementing a different solution. If they're not worth it to you, there are other tablets to choose from.
Just out of curiosity, what do you do when you need to keep relying to emails but also need to send attachments? I am asking because I have been trying to find a work around for this during business emails because my emails need to be clean and organized. I can't be replying back by creating a new email thread about the same subject. I use Goodreader as well but I am at a loss for this. I love my iPad and Goodreader but at least once a day I need to stop by my office laptop before I leave for the day to send these types of emails. Is there a workaround?
Like I said above, if I had to do this often I'd probably look into an app with filesystem and more complete email client built-in, but for Goodreader I'd:
1.) Click Reply All in mail, Select All content in the message, and Copy.
2.) Open Goodreader, compose email with the file I want to attach and Paste in the contents from 1.)
3.) 4 finger swipe back to Mail (assuming multi-touch gestures are turned on) and Select All the To addresses, Copy.
4.) 4 finger swipe back to Goodreader, select the To field, Paste and Send.
Let me get you straight, some of you want to e-mail multiple files to people....
Right....
What makes this ok with your corporate? This is a huge security and IT nightmare. Dropbox, Google Docs, and Yousendit exist for these reasons. Also if you're corporate, you should have an encrypted FTP or WebDAV to secure the files end-to-end. Normally Exchange and BES have a restriction on attachments more than a few MB. Even worse is that there is no way to guarantee delivery of materials in time to an e-mail inbox.
Right....
What makes this ok with your corporate? This is a huge security and IT nightmare. Dropbox, Google Docs, and Yousendit exist for these reasons. Also if you're corporate, you should have an encrypted FTP or WebDAV to secure the files end-to-end. Normally Exchange and BES have a restriction on attachments more than a few MB. Even worse is that there is no way to guarantee delivery of materials in time to an e-mail inbox.
I'm sorry, but you either don't use your iPad for business, or your business doesn't depend on email like mine. In my world, this is completely impractical. I get copied on emails constantly with people in the CC line I've never met. Recreating a new email with all their addresses is impractical.
I posted a workaround earlier in this thread:
https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/14602555/
I'm sure there are plenty of business uses that don't require that level of security.
So get an app with email client and filesystem combined like I suggested (though not necessarily that app). Goodreader is my tool of choice, but may not work well for your purposes. Do some research, I'm sure you can find a solution if it's that important to you.
Ummm, Dropbox and GoogleDocs are prohibited in many companies, including mine. The attachments are simple documents but may contain confidential information.
Guys, replying with attachments is business 101. Just because Apple doesnt support it dont dismiss it. This is sounding suspiciously like when Apple decided we didn't need copy and paste. All of a sudden copy and paste became an unnecessary complexity that only Windows users needed. Then Apple released copy and paste and overnight it became a "magical" feature.
I love Apple products just as much as the next guy, but give me a break! Being able to reply to an email with an attachment isn't some bizarre requirement needed by an elite few. Just because we've learned to work AROUND it doesn't mean it's right...
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I did, and I couldn't (find it). Thanks for the suggestion though.
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Really? And this sounds ok to you? Ok.
I don't think it's ok, but these things take time. Apple is building a multi-touch interface from the grounds up, and there are many features that they simply haven't gotten around to yet. I'm sure Tim Cook needs to reply with an attachment to multiple people from time to time, which is why I'm thinking this feature will eventually show up in iOS sooner or later.
In the meanwhile, there are workarounds, as I and other people have pointed out.
These files are quick .pdfs that have been annotated. We could really care less who sees them. Not sure what you are assuming I am sending.
You're right, it's time for rioting in the streets.
Anyway, if you don't like the Goodreader workaround, give PrintBureau or another app that has a filesystem and a full-fledged email client built-in a try.
You're right, it's time for rioting in the street.
I connect to my corporate email system using the iOS default email app. Third party apps are not the solution here. Apple figuring out how to provide an area for data storage that all apps can share without compromising system security, that is the answer.
We have the technology people...
I think my suggestion in a previous reply is not that hard for Apple to implement. We're in the 5th rev of iOS. I think they've purposely chosen not to implement it so far. But they've had time to implement dumb features like Siri. Apple has always been a consumer company first and business second. That is why they lost the PC wars to Microsoft. I work in a corporate environment and it can be much bigger than the consumer market. Let's hope they do it right this time.
You lose control because the app you are using doesn't support Airplay correctly. I use Downcast to Airplay 720p podcasts to my ATV while I browse on Safari with no problems.
Old dogs can't learn new tricks it seems. Keep clinging to your antiquated file structures and DVD drives. The rest of us will follow Apple into the Post-PC era.
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I'd follow but I'd rather get Season 1 of NCIS on DVD for $10 cheap on the Internet somewhere and rip it than pay iTunes $28. Call me silly.
Has anyone here mentioned iFile yet? As soon as a jb is released, that will be my go-to app for stuff like this.
I'd follow but I'd rather get Season 1 of NCIS on DVD for $10 cheap on the Internet somewhere and rip it than pay iTunes $28. Call me silly.
I'll call you silly for actually liking that show.
if you know enough about coding to want to make your own app for parsing through your music, you should know that you can indeed do that. I don't know why you think you can't, but download just about any big budget game, particularly a racing one, and you'll see that they all have access to your music.
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That's a good example of the advantages of having Apple organize everything for you in a standard way. They can make special purpose APIs for accessing those things. That doesn't mean there aren't also disadvantages from sandboxing.