What is meant by Viewing copy?
The term "viewing copy" refers to a specially created copy of a document or file that is intended only for viewing and not for editing or modification. This copy is often used to protect the integrity of the original while allowing access and review by users.
Typical software functions in the area of "viewing copy":
- Creation of read-only copies: Generation of files that can only be read and not edited.
- Versioning: Tracking and managing different versions of a file, with viewing copies created for previous versions.
- Access rights: Managing permissions so that certain users can only view copies and not edit the original.
- Watermarking: Adding watermarks to viewing copies to clearly indicate their status as read-only copies.
- Online viewing: Providing features for viewing documents directly in the browser or an application without downloading.
- Original protection: Mechanisms to protect the original file from unauthorized changes by releasing only viewing copies.