Embedded Files
Understanding File Permissions
Understanding File Permissions
All files in Connect inherit their permissions from their parent folder. On top of these, additional file permissions can be added.
File and folder permissions can only be managed in Trimble Connect for Browser. The permissions applied in the Browser application will be enforced in all other Trimble Connect applications.
Permission Levels
Permission Levels
Multiple user groups can work on one project in Trimble Connect for Browser. With file permissions, the visibility of files can be restricted based on user groups or individual user accounts.
Full Access
People can open, edit, delete, and move the file.
Read Only Access
People can see, open, and download the file.
Note: File-level permissions are applied on top of permissions inherited from the parent folder. They are additive by nature, so you can not remove permissions on the file level - thus the No Access permission level is not available here.
Applying File Permissions
Applying File Permissions
Giving Access to Specific Users or Groups
Permissions applied to users or groups are applied on top of the permission inherited from the parent folder.
Applying Permissions to Groups that Contain the Same User(s)
If a user is in more than one group, the least restrictive setting is applied to the user - this applies to both inherited and direct file permissions.
Example: The Contractor Group has full access to a file, while the Architect Group has Read Only Access; If a user is in both groups, they will have Full Access to the file.
Change File Permissions
Change File Permissions
To change file permissions
Open your project in Trimble Connect for Browser.
Go to the Explorer page.
Select a file you want to view the permissions for.
Click the Permissions button.
To add specific access to users or groups
Enter their names into the Add people and groups field.
Change access by clicking the access dropdown (shown next to their name)
5. Click Save.
View File Permissions
View File Permissions
To view file permissions
Open your project in Trimble Connect for Browser.
Go to the Explorer page.
Select a file you want to view the permissions for.
Click the Permissions button.
Get a direct link to a File
Get a direct link to a File
To get a direct link to a file
Open your project in Trimble Connect for Browser.
Go to the Explorer page.
Select a file you want to get the link to
Click the Permissions button.
Click the Copy link button - the link to the file gets copied to the clipboard, and it can be shared and will open the file directly in Trimble Connect for Browser (regular file permissions apply)
File Permissions Segmented by Access & User Role
File Permissions Segmented by Access & User Role
Footnotes
- As of April 19, 2025 — users with full access to the parent folder will also be able to restore the files (previously this was limited to Project Admins only.
- Please see Comment Permissions for a further breakdown of permissions
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