How it works, limitations, and thoughts of future builds.
1. How it works
Batch downloads currently allows you to download up to 10GB of files at once. How this process works is we call AWS to zip the files
2. User Experience
On the clips page, a user filters by selects, clicks "Generate Selects Link", and then chooses from either:
- "Downloading All Selects", which generates a link as well as emailing the user the link to download. This link can be shared by anyone for up to 60 days. The Download All Selects link remains on the selects filter until new clips are selected.
- "Selecting a Date", which allows a user to choose a calendar date when selects were made. This link is sent by email only
3. Limitations
Only 10GB of selects can be downloaded at a time. NOTE: We tested successfully up to 16.2GB, but 10GB is the safe range.
3. Future Builds
In the future, we will likely just split selects into 10GB increments no matter what size. This will likely pair with streaming to desktop, DAM, API integration through a desktop app. This solution would allow users to "Download All" streamed to their desktop or "Stream Selects", giving the user constant updates to their file folders when new selects are made.