The smart way to link content inside Showell. Control your content from one Master folder. Read more to find out the benefits and use cases!
Example of Using a "Live Copy"
Live copies are great if you have content that should be available in multiple locations within your Showell Workspace. Instead of making a copy of the content and then edit each individual file, you can simply create live copies and you only have to apply the changes to the original file, this will automatically update all your live copies.
"Live Copy" Versus a regular link or copy
In order to truly understand the meaning and benefit of live copies, it's good to compare it to it's alternative options.
Copy: When you copy a file, you create a new individual file. There is no connection between the original and the copy. This means that you end up with a File A and a File B.
Link: A link is reference point that leads to the original file. By clicking the link, you are actually opening the original file. Making adjustments to the original file, does not reflect on the link. Moving or hiding the original will break the connection between them.
Live Copy: This is a mirror of the original file. If you make adjustments to the original file, it will be mirrored on the live copy. The connection between the original and live copy cannot break.
Questions
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| Can the original file/folder be hidden or made private? | YES | YES, but not recommended because the connection can break | YES |
| If the original file/folder is moved, does the connection stays intact? | NO, There is no connection between original and copy | NO, the connection will break | YES |
| When viewing the copy/link, can I find out where the original file/folder is located? | NO, There is no connection between original and copy | YES, location can be found in the link address | YES, you can navigate to the original with the click of a button |
| When viewing the original file/folder, can I find out where the copy/link is located? | NO, There is no connection between original and copy | NO | YES, you can navigate to the Live Copy with the click of a button |
| If I edit the original file/folder, will this update the copy/link? | NO, There is no connection between original and copy | NO | YES |
| If I edit the copy/link, will this update the original? | NO, There is no connection between original and copy | NO | NO, and this is not recommended. If a Live copy itself is edited, it will become a stand-alone file. Any changes made to the original after this action, will not be mirrored anymore. |
| Can I set different privileges for both the original and the copy/link? | YES | YES | YES |
| Does the copy/link takes extra storage space on the user's device? | YES | NO (negligible amount) |
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| If I remove the original file/folder, Will the copy/link be removed? | NO, There is no connection between original and copy | NO, but the link will be broken | NO, the live copies will become stand-alone files. Exception: If you create a live copy of a folder and remove the original folder's content, the content of the live copied folder will also be removed. |
| If I add content to the original folder, will it automatically create a copy within the copied/linked folder? |
NO, There is no connection between original and copy | YES, but this will not create a copy. The newly added content will be accessible via the link | YES, and this copy does not take any extra storage space on your device |
| If I add content to the copied/linked folder, will it automatically create a copy within the original? |
NO, There is no connection between original and copy | NO, it is not possible to add content to a link. A link is a single file. | NO, it is recommended to only add content to the original folder. |
| If I reorganize content within the original folder, will it reorganize the content of the copied/linked folder? |
NO, There is no connection between original and copy | YES, because you are viewing the original folder | YES |
💡 FAQ
Do Live Copies save storage space?
Sure do! You can make endless live copies of the original file, yet it will only take the storage space of the original one.
Can I make Live Copies from my integrated/synced contents?
Live copies work smoothly with your DAM/Cloud integration. You can for example: make your master synced folder private and use live copies to showcase the materials in the right places.
Can I hide the Live Copies Master folder?
You have the ability to manage all of your content from a single hidden or private folder. This is especially useful for keeping certain documents hidden from your users, managing temporary files that may appear and disappear, or organizing your content in a way that differs from how it is displayed to your users.
How easy is it to keep all my content up-to-date with Live Copies?
Keeping your Live Copies up-to-date is a breeze. Simply make updates to the original file, and all of its live copies will be automatically updated as well.
How are Analytics managed with Live Copies?
Every individual Live Copy will have its own analytics.
How do I enable Live Copies on my Showell Workspace?
"Live Copies" is a Showell Add-on, that is free with the Professional Plan. If you'd like to know more:
🔔 Troubleshooting
I accidentally made changes to the Live Copy itself, not the Master file.
Making changes to the Live Copy, will turn it into a stand-alone file. If this is not to your liking, you can remove the Live Copy and create a new one from the Master file.
