MyArchiveCenter Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is MyArchiveCenter.com?
A. MyArchiveCenter.com is an application web site for managing, sharing and distributing project related images, drawings, and files. Users can create projects, upload documents and send invitations and notifications via email. Invited users can login and view the project information and documents using a web browser without any additional software or plug-ins.

Q. How does MyArchiveCenter.com work?
A. To use MyArchiveCenter.com you must register to get an account. Once you have an account you can create projects, enter contacts and upload and index your document files. After your project has been set up, you can send invitations to the people you wish to view the project.

Q. How do I get an account?
A. Registration is easy, just click on Sign Up Here and fill out the form. After completing the form your registration will be verified and you will receive an email notifying you that your account is ready.

Q. Are there any costs?
A. Register for a 90 day free trial account. After 90 days low monthly fees apply:
1-25 GB's are $45 per GB per month, 26-100 GB's are $38 per GB per month, $250 one time startup fee, good for two users (each additional user is $15 per user per month)

Q. What types of files can I upload and view?
A. Image files such as TIFF and JPEG are the safest file types to use. Adobe PDF and Autodesk DWF formats are also supported but may take slightly longer to view. CAD files such as AutoCAD DWG and MicroStation DGN may also work, but are more complicated and can contain links to XREF (External Reference) files that will also need to be uploaded. Most PLT plot files also view, as do office documents such as Word, WordPerfect and Excel files.

Q. Can I share my files with other people?
A. Yes. Just send them an invitation notification to your project and they can login and view your project.

Q. Are my files secure?
A. Yes. MyArchiveCenter.com uses a Verisign® SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) digital certificate for authentication and all data is transferred to and from the web site using 128 bit encryption preventing the data from being deciphered for unauthorized use.

Q. Will MyArchiveCenter.com work with my Mac?
A. Yes. Because MyArchiveCenter.com uses platform independent Java code, it will work with most any browser on Mac, Unix, Linux or Windows.

Q. How much storage do I get?
A. You get 1.0 Gigabyte (1000 Megabytes) of storage space with your Free trial MyArchiveCenter.com account. Our minimum commitment is for 1 GB @ $45 per GB per month plus the $250 start up fee.