View a file in read-only mode

When you view a file, Digital Asset Manager either streams the file to your computer or downloads a copy of the file to your view directory. The file is not checked out from the repository. You can make changes to the file locally, but you cannot save your changes to the repository.

For Windows users, the default view directory is this:

C:\Documentum\Viewed

If another file with the same name already exists in the view directory, Digital Asset Manager appends the name with a number.

You can view a file even if it is checked out by another user.

To view a file without check out:

  1. Navigate to, and select the file.

  2. Select File > Open (Read Only).

To view links inside an HTML file, you must have virtual link installed.