Published version vs Draft version

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Data management of a Site is performed by admin users. The workflow enables the site admin to work on a draft version of the site, while other users work on a live (published) version of the same site.

A draft version of a site is created when you click Site Setup or during the site creation process. This allows you to add/edit data and perform a QC before publishing the changes to all users. Before you click the publish button, you will have the opportunity to view a full history of all the edits made to the site, refer to Publishing a draft.

Published Version

In the published version of the site, you can interact with the site data by:

  • Viewing and navigating through the site

  • Using and editing POI's

  • Using the Mark & Measure tool

  • Using Crop & Download

Users with the proper permission level also have access to the tools:

  • Data Processing

  • Download Bundles

  • Task manager

Draft Version

In the draft version of the site, you can manage and edit the site data and data permissions by:

  • Viewing and navigating through the draft version of the site

  • Editing Datasets

  • Create, import, add, or delete bundles

  • Editing custom model attributes

  • Using site setup tools

  • Managing settings

    • Hide images

    • Edit site location

Published version side menu

Draft version side menu

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View draft

The admin of the site can give users access rights to view (but not edit) the draft version of a site.

  1. From the Site Dashboard go to the Menu .

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  2. From the Access Menu click Groups.

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  3. Click the View drop-down menu and select View draft. This gives anyone in that group the right to view draft content.

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  4. Go to the site and click View draft to see the draft that the admin is working on.

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FAQ

What actions can an admin take in the draft version of the site?

An admin can edit datasets, manage settings, and create or delete bundles in the draft version.

How does the site admin create a draft version?

A draft version is created by clicking Site Setup or during the site creation process.

What features are available in the published version of the site?

In the published version, users can view the site, edit POIs, and use tools like Mark & Measure and Crop & Download.

Can users with limited permissions access the draft version?

No, only users with specific access rights granted by the admin can view the draft version.

What is the significance of the publish button in the draft version?

The publish button allows the admin to finalize and share the changes made in the draft version with all users.