Assigning rights to files

Rights managers can associate rights with a repository file after the file is already in the repository, through the Properties dialog.

A consumer may import files to the repository and request that the rights manager assign rights to the files. For instruction on reviewing and changing rights based on a consumer request, see Reviewing assigned rights.

To assign rights to a file:

Assigning Rights to a file can be done in two ways:

  1. Locate and select one or more files in the repository.

    1. Right-click and select Add IP Right option from the context menu. The Properties dialog appears with IP Rights as the active tab.

    2. Alternatively, you can select View>Properties>Info. The Properties dialog appears. Select the IP Rights tab.

  2. Repeat the sequence from steps 6 to 15 listed in Importing files with assigned rights section.