Note: This solution applies to 6.5.x and later versions.
DocuShare provides control over user access to object content and to information about objects. The type of permission assigned controls what a user can do with the object.
| Three Permissions | Six Permissions |
| Reader allows the user or group to read the content of the object and view its associated properties and permissions | Read Properties allows the user or group to view the object’s properties and permissions |
| Writer allows the user or group to edit the object’s properties and add new objects, including new versions of documents. | Read Content allows the user or group to read the content of the object. |
| Manager allows the user or group to delete the object, and change the objects permissions and owner | Read History allows the user or group to view the object’s change history. |
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| Write Properties allows the user or group to change the object’s properties |
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| Write Content allows the user or group to add new objects, including new versions of documents, and change the object, such as its location. |
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| Manage allows the user or group to delete the object, and change the object’s permissions and owner |
Site Configuration
Two settings on the Site Configuration page of the Administrator Menu allow an administrator to change the default behavior of permissions:
• Require Read Content permission to view abstract—Requires a user to have Read Content permission to a document in order to view its abstract.
• Require Manage permission to view object permissions—Requires a user to have Manage permission to an object in order to view its permissions.
Permissions
This page allows an administrator to switch from the default three permissions to six permissions.
Caution: Once you switch to six permissions, you cannot return your site to three permissions.
Upgrades
The permissions of users on sites upgrading are set as shown in the table.
| Old Permission | New Permission |
| Reader | Read Properties Read Content Read History |
| Writer | Write Properties Write Content |
| Manager | Manage |
Note: For detailed information on the permissions required for user tasks with the 3 permission option or the 6 permission option refer to the DocuShare Administrator Guide.
Solution Updated: August 2, 2016
Solution ID: 444