If you are using Activ as your main document repository, then it is likely that you or your users will need to view the contents of the files that have been stored within your system – for example to familiarise yourself with their contents, formally review them, or update them. To support this, Activ provides two methods for viewing files:
- Preview – ideal when you wish to view a file’s contents, but do not expect to make any changes; and
- Download – ideal when you wish to modify the file’s contents, or when a file type is not previewable.
The precise method that ‘should’ be used will largely depend upon your current needs (i.e. whether you need to view or edit the file) and your personal preferences. You can find detailed guidance on each method by following the links displayed above.
