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title: "Data Structure View Mode"
slug: "data-structure-view-mode"
description: "Learn how View Mode allows Users to open and review a Data Structure without making changes or breaking active user session locks."
updated: 2026-07-01T17:45:01Z
published: 2026-07-01T17:45:01Z
canonical: "documentation.decisions.com/data-structure-view-mode"
---

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# Data Structure View Mode

## Overview

View Mode allows Users to open and review a Data Structure without making changes or breaking active user session locks. When a 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 Structure details without risking unintended changes.
- **Improved Collaboration**: Stakeholders, reviewers, and non-technical team members can simultaneously explore the Data Structure's logic and configuration.
- **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:

1. **User Action on Data Structure**: Right-click on any Data Structure and select Open in View Mode.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1782927837044.png)
2. **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.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1782927865249.png)
3. 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.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1782927886689.png)