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How to add upload client attachment file using datalist items in alfresco
You can create your custom content type which extends out of box dl:dataListItem
Then add one association which will allow you to have attachment.
Following article shows it in full detail.
Alfresco Custom Datalist | Fika Technologies - The Content Migration Specialists
