It is a new feature (3) added to MEL and used to upload/link multiple files to one publication.

By clicking on “More options” button, three other buttons will open representing 3 more options for uploading/linking files.

• Upload new files (1): Upload multiple files from your device.
• Select from my reports (2): Select multiple files already uploaded in MEL.
• Add link (3): Link your file with another publication by adding the URL or DOI.

Combine multiple files under one metadata

This method is used when you want to:

• Upload multiple files to be shared with one metadata such as conference photos, meetings, or workshops.
• To keep multiple versions of your publication such as Journal’s manuscript, post print and final print. Draft and final report.

There are 3 different options to combine multiple files under one metadata:

Option one: Upload new files

Click on “Upload new files”. Note that several file extensions are made available.

Select multiple files from your device. The files will be listed (1) under files and links. You can:

• Delete the uploaded file by clicking on “x” (2) next to the file.
• Download the file (3).
• Mark the file as a main file (4).

Once done, click on “Continue” (5). The “Edit” section will open. Fill in the requested information and click on “Save and Edit details” or “Save changes”.

Option two: Select from my report

Click on “Select from my report”.

• A new window will open with a list of your uploaded items both approved to MELSpace (1). The eye icon next to the file indicates that the file is approved. If there is no eye icon, the file is not approved (2).
• Tick the files that you want to combine in one metadata.
• Click on “Add files”.

The files will be listed (1) under files and links. You can:

• Delete the uploaded file by clicking on “x” (2) next to the file.
• Get the file ID and the date it was added by clicking on “ " (3).
• Mark the file as a main file (4).

Then mark one file as a main file and click on continue.

The “Edit” section will open. Fill in the requested information and click on “Save and Edit details” or “Save changes”.