> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.acelabusa.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Recommendations for File Upload

> Learn about requirements and recommendations to build your Library with Acelab's support.

*Written by Armaan Shah · Updated February 10, 2026*

## Overview

If your company [qualifies](/help-center/building-your-firm-library/getting-started-with-your-library), our team will build your digital Library in the Materials Hub. To get started, you must submit documentation with information about products your company has used in the past.

<Tip>
  ## Important

  Our team will pull product information from the documents you submit. Therefore, quality of your Library depends on **the quality of files you submit**. Providing the recommended document types, such as specifications or material charts, allows us to upload between 100-600 products to your library.

  If you submit **less specific documents**, like non-products-specific CDs, the Library will reflect this limitation, typically resulting in fewer than 50 products added.

  If you submit **too much (or irrelevant information)**, our team will have to prioritize what to include. This prioritization may not reflect your firm's choices.

  ⭐ **To have a high quality Library, please read carefully and follow the instructions below.**
</Tip>

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## Recommendations For All File Types

**File Format -** Save or export your files as **PDF or CSV**.

**File Quality -** Ensure any scans are **legible and high-quality**. Avoid blurry or low-resolution files.

**File Size -** Keep **file sizes manageable** for easy uploading and downloading. If a file is too large, consider compressing it.

**Merge Files -** Merge separate pages for each project into a **single PDF file**.

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## Minimum Required Information

* Product Name
* Manufacturer
* Masterformat Section

## Recommended Additional Information

We can add additional information to your Library to make it even more helpful. Some additional fields you may add:

* Product Website
* Categories you need recommendations for
* Manufacturer Rep information (if you have someone you like working with)
* Product Tags (such as "preferred, alternative, do not use" etc)

## Examples

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## Preferred Document Types

* ### Specifications

  Specifications are one of the most helpful document sets for our Implementation team to work with.

* ### Finish Schedules

  Finish schedules are incredibly helpful if setup in a spreadsheet. If these are in Google Sheets or Excel, we recommend exporting them as a CSV file before uploading.

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## Check before submitting

Before uploading, make sure that you:

* Upload the most **current version** of the file
* **Name files** to clarify which projects they are referencing
* Avoid submitting file **duplicates**
* Combine all pdfs for any single project into **one file**
* Do not submit drawing heavy documents such as entire CD sets

Ask our team if you have any unique file type that you think is helpful.

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## Implementation Time

Our turnaround time is typically 7-10 Business Days from the date you submit your files.

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## How/Where to Submit Files

* Open your **Onboarding portal**

  * This is the link our team sent to you, it starts with acelabusa.dock.us
* Scroll down to the **Upload Portal** section
* Use the **Upload Files** button, or drag and drop your files

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