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File type level download limitation
Time-based limitations (in days)
Setting up download limitations at a File type level
To limit the download of a specific file type:
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Once done, all users will see the download icon of this file type greyed out and a notification informing them that file’s download is limited.
Setting up time-based limitations
Limiting the number of days a file can be downloaded can be done on two levels:
System level
Resource level
Setting up time-based limitation at a system level
Navigate to Administrator > Web administrator > Configuration > Security
Set the “File accessibility once uploaded (in Days)” field to the required value
Click “Save & Close”
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Once done, the download icon of these files will appear greyed out and a tooltip informs the user of why the file cannot be downloaded.
Setting up time-based limitations at a Resource level
Navigate to Manager > Rolodex tables > Resources
Click the Magnifying glass of the relevant resource
Set the “File accessibility once uploaded (in Days)” field to the required value
Click “Save” (fig 2)
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Please note: This field is inherited from the system. If filled out manually, the number specified here take precedent over the system setting. |
Bypassing the limitation
It’s possible to bypass these limitations via roles.
To allow a user to download file types set to not be downloadable, please add give them the role Can download file types that are marked as cannot be downloaded.
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To allow a user to download files older than the number of days set at a system level, please add give them the role File accessibility not limited in time (Bypasses Security configuration).
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