This section explains how to manage access and sharing data in Ellipsis Drive. A short video walkthrough is available below.
Layers, folders, and files in Ellipsis Drive can be shared with users and systems.
Access is controlled through defined access levels, which determine what actions can be performed on shared content.
The following access levels can be assigned to a layer, folder, or file:
None
No access
View
Access to visualisations only
View+
Access to raw data and download permissions
Share
Permission to invite other users
Edit
Ability to modify data within the layer (e.g. add features, messages, or time series data)
Edit+
Full structural control within the workspace (create, modify, and move layers)
Admin
Full control, including permanent deletion of content
Access to data can be restricted geographically or based on properties.
When enabled, users or systems can only access data within defined spatial boundaries.
Access permissions are inherited through the data structure.
If a user is granted access to a folder, the same access applies to all items within that folder unless explicitly overridden.
Public access determines whether data can be accessed by users outside of direct invitations.
All public access is defined by:
access level (View or View+)
visibility (hidden or visible in search)
Non-hidden content metadata can be discovered by all users. Hidden content metadata is only accessible to invited users.
A path can be configured with one of the following sharing statuses:
Private
Only invited users can access
None
Hidden
Link sharing
Accessible via direct link only
View
Not searchable
Include in catalog
Searchable in the community catalog, access must be requested
None
Visible in search
Public
Searchable in the community catalog, access to anyone
View
Visible in search
Access can be managed at any time from the workspace. You can update permissions, revoke access, or adjust sharing settings per layer, folder, or file.
For detailed workflows on sharing content with users and systems, refer to the Sharing folders & layers section.
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