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title: "Rule View Mode"
slug: "rule-view-mode"
description: "Open Rules in View Mode in Decisions to review Rule logic safely without editing, interrupting active user locks, or changing Rule configuration, including supported Rule types and read-only restrictions."
updated: 2026-07-24T22:44:46Z
published: 2026-07-24T22:44:46Z
canonical: "documentation.decisions.com/rule-view-mode"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Rule View Mode

## Overview

Rule Designer View Mode allows to open and review a Rule without making changes or interrupting active user session locks. When one user is editing a Rule, other users can open the same Rule in View Mode to review its configuration in real time without breaking the editing session.

#### Key Benefits

- **Prevents Lock Conflicts**: Eliminates accidental lock overrides when multiple users need to access the same Rule.
- **Safe, Read-Only Access**: Users can explore the Rule logic and configuration safely, without the risk of making unintended edits.
- **Improved Collaboration**: Enables stakeholders, reviewers, and non-technical users to review decision logic simultaneously with editors.
- **Faster Reviews & Approvals**: Facilitates smoother peer reviews and validation cycles by allowing concurrent viewing during active editing sessions.

This feature is available across the following Rule types:

- Statement Rules
- Truth Tables
- External Truth Tables
- Rule Tables
- Matrix View

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## Accessing View Mode

Users can access Rule View Mode in two ways:

1. **User Action on Rule**: Right-click on any Rule and select Open in View Mode.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1781195239236.png)
2. **Lock Entity Dialog**: If a Rule is currently being edited by another user, it will appear with a locked Rule icon. Clicking on the locked Rule will display a prompt with a new option to Open the Rule in View Mode.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1781195299128.png)

Once opened in View Mode, users will see the Rule Designer interface with a clear label indicator at the top right showing that the Rule is opened in View Mode.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1781195324398.png)

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## Capabilities and Restrictions in View Mode

#### Users cannot perform the following actions:

- Debug Rule
- Add/Modify Unit Tests and Sample Data
- Edit the Rule logic or statements
- Modify Inputs or Outputs
- Configure Integration
- Refresh the health score
- Ignore or unignore validations

#### Even though View Mode is read-only, users can still

- Open the Properties Panel to view Rule details and configuration data
- Copy text from the Properties Panel or other areas (all text is selectable)
- Review Rule Input and Output mapping
- Open Converter Flow if used in Anchor mapping