We just rolled out brand new features to the very popular shared folders & collections functionality in Razuna. The new features allow you to protect your original assets from downloading, enable uploading to the shared folder or collection, disable commenting and last but not least have your client order assets with you!
Let us introduce you to each new feature.
New look & feel for shared folders and collections
With the new features we also thought about the usability of the shared folder/collection and have come up with a small re-design of it. The new design builds on the already popular interface of Razuna and offers your users a tab interface. In the upper corner we have the search box and there is the useful thumbnail view. Users can put assets into the basket for downloading or ordering. Click on the image on the right or simply log on to Razuna to enjoy the new option.
Ordering System (Lightbox capability)
Customers who want to give global access to their assets, but need to have the assets (images, videos, audios and documents) ordered with them will finally be able to use Razuna in this way. When you enable the “Ordering System” all assets in the shared folder/collection can not be downloaded anymore, but instead users will have to order them with you directly. You are able to designate a user who is responsible for the orders. This user will then see an “Order” tab where he can process the orders individually, meaning he can send the assets by email, send them a URL for download and more. We are using the already popular basket for the ordering, thus making it familiar to you and your users.
Uploading to your shared folder or collection
Now, it has become even easier for your clients to interact with you organization. With the new “Uploading” option within the shared folder/collection you allow your clients to upload their assets directly to your system. There is no need anymore to give them a dedicated account within Razuna (of course, you can still do so). If you enable “Uploading” they will have a link called “Add files” where they will be able to upload their assets to you. We are using the same upload tool that you have come to love within Razuna for this. Thus, drag & drop will be available and multi-upload capabilities.
Protect your original asset & commenting
Many customers have asked us for a way to protect their original assets within the shared folder and to disable commenting. With the new option to disable those we satisfy the need for this request. You will now be able to disable downloading of the original asset and commenting in general.
Enable or disable download of each asset or version
Furthermore, we have an additional option with the detail view of each asset that allows you to enable/disable the downloading or ordering of an asset. With it, you can set this individually for each asset and version. This gives you a very fine granular security model for all your assets and great control what is allowed.
Keep in mind that all those settings can be set for each folder / collection individually. Giving you the most flexible way to work with your assets.
We know that many of you have been waiting for this. We are especially happy that we can deliver it and make it available as of immediately. If you have a Razuna Hosted Account with us or a Razuna Cloud Server then the new features should already be visible in your account by now. Else it will follow in the coming hours.
The new sharing features are also a part of the soon to be released Razuna 1.4 release for those who wish to host Razuna yourself.
