# Core 7.5.0 Release Notes

New Archive Support & Download Feature

April 24, 2026

## What’s New: Download Archived Files On Demand

This release introduces a new **Archive Restore** feature that allows you to retrieve for download files that have been archived due to storage policies—without needing admin intervention.

### What this means for you

- You can **access and** **download archived files anytime**
- You’ll see **clear download progress updates** during the restore process
- You’ll receive **notifications when files are ready to download**
- The experience is fully integrated into the existing download workflow

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## How to Restore an Archived File

### Step 1: Find your file

Navigate to your package, project, or asset as usual.

### Step 2: Initiate a download

- Select individual assets or a cross selection. For all assets in a package or group, skip this step.
- Open the download panel by selecting the download icon.
- Choose to download to a drive or to Box.

### Step 3: Messaging confirmation

- When assets have been archived, you’ll see a message indicating that the asset(s) need to be retrieved and are not immediately available.

- For a mixed download where assets are both archived and active, messaging will apply to the archived assets only.
  - Active assets will download immediately.

- In app messaging will alert the user that assets are being pulled from the archive

### Step 4: Wait for retrieval

- The system begins restoring the file from archive storage
- You’ll see **progress/status updates** in the UI
- You’ll also receive an **email notification** indicating that your download has initiated and that you'll be notified when the assets are retrieved and ready for download

- Email notification messaging explains an estimated timeline for the archive retrieval process and download

### Step 5: Download your file

- If you're not actively in the Core app:

- Once ready, you’ll receive a **“Download Ready” notification**
  - Return to the download page or follow the link provided
  - Download as normal

- If you're in the Core app when the Download is ready, the app will immediately start downloading the restored archival files

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## Important Notes

- **Restore times may vary** depending on file size and archive tier
- Some files may **not be eligible** for archival if actively in use
- You’ll receive **clear messaging** if a file cannot be restored

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## Release Notes

### ✨ New Features - **Archive Restore (Source Retrieval)**

- Users can now restore archived source files directly from the application
- Introduces a new step in the download workflow for archived content
- Provides clear in-app messaging when files are archived
- Adds a dedicated **download landing experience** for restored assets

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### 🔔 Notifications & Communication

- Added **in-app notifications** for archive retrieval status
- New email notifications and improved messaging to set expectations around restore times
- Added status information for Transfers page Downloads

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### ⚙️ System & Workflow Enhancements

- New backend pipeline to support archive retrieval workflows
- Improved handling of source file archival policies
- Safeguards to prevent archiving of files that should remain accessible
- More seamless transition between archive → restore → download