Overview
View Mode is a new enhancement introduced in v9.16 that allows users to open and review a Data Structure without making changes or breaking active user session locks. When one user is editing a Data Structure, other users can still open the same Data Structure in View Mode to review its configuration in real time without interrupting the editing session.
Key Benefits
- Prevents Lock Conflicts: Eliminates accidental lock overrides when multiple users need to access the same Data Structure.
- Safe, Read-Only Access: Users can view all the Structure details without the risk of making unintended changes.
- Improved Collaboration: Stakeholders, reviewers, and non-technical team members can simultaneously explore the logic and configuration of the Data Structure.
- Faster Reviews & Approvals: Reduces bottlenecks by allowing concurrent viewing while editing is in progress.
Accessing View Mode
Users can access Data Structure View Mode in two ways:
- User Action on Data Structure: Right-click on any Data Structure and select Open in View Mode.
- Lock Entity Dialog: A Data Structure can be opened in View Mode when it is locked by an active user session (i.e., another user currently has it open for editing). When a user opens a Data Structure Designer, a lock icon appears to indicate its status. Clicking on a locked Data Structure will display a prompt with a newly added option to open the Data Structure in View Mode.
- Once opened in View Mode, users will see the Data Structure Designer in View Mode with a label indicator at the top right stating that the Data Structure is opened in View Mode.
