The View Only Mode allows you to view a project that is currently open on another computer and prevents editing conflicts during collaborative work. When working in a shared storage space while a project is open on another device, the interface becomes partially disabled but still allows you to view the project and show/hide created elements on the terrain. While you cannot make any edits to the project, it is still possible to work within the project using analysis tools. 


Overview


Open a Project in View Only Mode

When you open a project file that somebody else has already opened, a message in the title bar informs you that the project is in the View Only mode.

Available Features in View Only Mode

In the View Only mode you can make use of the Analysis Tab which includes access to Measurement Tools and Terrain Lenses. You can also view the Timeline, create and view profile lines, watch flythroughs, enable/disable elements in the Layers panel, and change between 2D and 3D viewing modes (note: any changes you make to the project will not be saved while in View Only mode).


Measurements. Add Slope, Distance, and Height measurements to the project

  • Note: Any measurements you add in the View Only mode are not saved to the project file.


Layers. Use the Layers panel to show and hide project data.

  • You are not able to manage the layers or delete any project data. 


Profiles. Draw profiles and view them across Timesteps.


Fly Throughs. Use Position and Flight features from the View Tab. 

  • Note: It is not possible to create a new position for Fly Throughs or use the Material Editor in the View Only mode.


2D and 3D Modes. Switch between 2D and 3D views in the Viewport.


Summary Notes and Tips

  • If your company has a team Dropbox account or any other collaborative storing space, multiple people can access the same project simultaneously. 
  • Only one person can edit the project at a time. 
  • If the project is currently open by another user, the title bar displays "View Only: Locked by ..." and you cannot access edit features. 
    • The message shows which person has the project open so you can ask them to close it if you need to make edits to the project.
  • To make edits to the project, you need to close out of the View Only mode and make sure no one else is in the project file before you open it again.