Smart Folders
Smart Folders automatically organise your documents based on custom rules and criteria.
Note: Smart Folders are available on Pro, Family/Trust, and Enterprise plans.
What Are Smart Folders?
Smart Folders are dynamic collections that automatically include documents matching your criteria. Unlike regular folders:
- Automatic - Documents are added/removed automatically
- Rule-based - Define criteria, oklido does the rest
- Real-time - Updates as new documents arrive
- Non-destructive - Documents can appear in multiple smart folders
Creating a Smart Folder
- Go to Documents → Smart Folders
- Click "Create Smart Folder"
- Enter a name and description
- Define your filter criteria
- Click "Save"
Filter Criteria
By Document Type
Include documents of specific types:
- Investment Memo
- Quarterly Report
- Distribution Notice
- Capital Call
- Tax Document
- Legal Document
By Source
Include documents from specific sources:
- Specific investment managers
- Banks
- Custodians
- All sources of a type
By Date
Include documents from specific periods:
- Last 30 days
- Last quarter
- This year
- Custom date range
By Tags
Include documents with specific tags:
- Match any tag
- Match all tags
Example Smart Folders
"2024 Tax Documents"
Document Type: Tax Document
Date: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
"ABC Capital Reports"
Source: ABC Capital
Document Type: Quarterly Report
"Urgent Review"
Tags: "Review Needed" OR "Urgent"
"Recent Capital Calls"
Document Type: Capital Call
Date: Last 90 days
Managing Smart Folders
Editing Rules
- Open the smart folder
- Click the settings icon
- Update criteria
- Save changes
Folder Appearance
Customise your smart folder:
- Icon - Choose from available icons
- Colour - Pick a colour for easy identification
- Description - Add notes about the folder's purpose
Deleting Smart Folders
Deleting a smart folder:
- Removes the folder view
- Does NOT delete the documents inside
- Documents remain in their original location
Key Benefits
- Create rules to automatically collect matching documents
- Filter by: date range, document type, source, tags, or status
- Combine multiple criteria with AND logic
- Documents appear/disappear automatically as they match criteria
- Relative dates like "Last 30 days" update dynamically
- Add custom icons and colours for visual identification
- Great for: tax documents, insurance policies, or project files
Smart Folders vs. Tags
| Feature | Smart Folders | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | Yes | No (manual) |
| Multiple per doc | Yes | Yes |
| Custom criteria | Yes | N/A |
| Visible to external users | Configurable | No |
Use both together for maximum flexibility:
- Tags for manual categorisation
- Smart Folders for automatic views