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title: "Terminology and matrix of access rights"
slug: "terminology-matrix-of-access-rights"
updated: 2022-10-11T17:19:31Z
published: 2022-10-11T17:19:31Z
canonical: "help.cooperlink.io/terminology-matrix-of-access-rights"
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# Terminology and matrix of access rights

This article applies to BOOST EMPOWER licenses

## Purpose of the article

This article details the terminology used within Cooperlink to distinguish the different types of access rights in a workspace.

## Terminology

| Type of right | Description |
| --- | --- |
| ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c21b52e3-341e-4ea9-8692-3488bd21cd8d/Images/Documentation/image-1630256325084.png) | Traverse | The partner sees the directory but not its contents. He cannot table a document there. This must be used to cross a hierarchy. |
| ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c21b52e3-341e-4ea9-8692-3488bd21cd8d/Images/Documentation/image-1630256834007.png) | Consult(*) | The partner sees the directory and content of the host and the one they own. He does not see the content of other partners |
| ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c21b52e3-341e-4ea9-8692-3488bd21cd8d/Images/Documentation/image-1630256359123.png) | Workflow | The partner sees the directory and versions of documents linked to a workflow for which they are listed as a contributor. |
| ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c21b52e3-341e-4ea9-8692-3488bd21cd8d/Images/Documentation/image-1630256407006.png) | See | The partner sees the directory and all its contents. He cannot file a document or edit it. |
| ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c21b52e3-341e-4ea9-8692-3488bd21cd8d/Images/Documentation/image-1630256392322.png) | Write / Edit | The partner sees the directory and all its contents. He can file documents and edit them. |
| ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c21b52e3-341e-4ea9-8692-3488bd21cd8d/Images/Documentation/image-1630256861608.png) | Owner uniq.(*) | The partner sees the directory and all its contents. He can file documents. It can edit and delete only the documents it owns. |
| ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c21b52e3-341e-4ea9-8692-3488bd21cd8d/Images/Documentation/image-1630256425116.png) | Delete | The partner sees the directory and all its contents. It can deposit documents, edit them and delete them. |

(*) foreseen

## Matrix

The matrix below illustrates the permitted and prohibited actions according to the rights applied:

| Description | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c21b52e3-341e-4ea9-8692-3488bd21cd8d/Images/Documentation/image-1630365753467.png) | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c21b52e3-341e-4ea9-8692-3488bd21cd8d/Images/Documentation/image-1630365766624.png) | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c21b52e3-341e-4ea9-8692-3488bd21cd8d/Images/Documentation/image-1630365794403.png) | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c21b52e3-341e-4ea9-8692-3488bd21cd8d/Images/Documentation/image-1630365807510.png) | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c21b52e3-341e-4ea9-8692-3488bd21cd8d/Images/Documentation/image-1630365831266.png) | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c21b52e3-341e-4ea9-8692-3488bd21cd8d/Images/Documentation/image-1630365822289.png) | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/c21b52e3-341e-4ea9-8692-3488bd21cd8d/Images/Documentation/image-1630365839267.png) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| See the directory |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| View host content (with appropriate access rights) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| See versions of documents related to a workflow in which I am a contributor |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| View the contents of the folder |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Add folders |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Add/edit files and/or versions |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Delete files I own |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Delete files from other owners |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |