Default Collection Settings

Set default viewing settings for Collections. This can be used to set a consistent view for new users who have not re-configured their Collection view.

What are Default Collection Settings?

Default Collection Settings allow you to configure the default viewing options for Collections in the system. These settings will apply to users who have not yet customized their own Collection view.

Setting up "Default Collectinon Settings" in HIVO will help:

• Ensure a consistent experience: New users will see a unified and organized view when accessing Collections for the first time.

• Save configuration time: Users do not need to manually adjust viewing preferences.

How to use Default Library Settings?

⚠️ User Right Required: User must have the permission: “Is Client Admin - User can manage the Client Profile”.

🔹 Step 1: Navigate to Default Collection Settings

• Go to: Client Profile → Settings tab → Default Collection Settings

🔹 Step 2. Configuration options

👉 Note: Update Existing Users With These Settings

• Enable this option if you want to apply the new settings to all existing users, not just new ones.

• Users can still customize their personal view settings if they prefer. These settings do not affect the actual asset data, only how assets are displayed in the Collection interface.

Type of options	Description
Browsing Mode	• Infinite Scroll: Automatically loads more assets as the user scrolls down. • Pagination: Displays assets page by page with navigation buttons.
View Mode	• Asset View: Displays detailed information of each asset. • Folder View: Displays a list of folders. • Tree View: Displays the folder structure in a hierarchical tree format.
Display Mode	• Set the number of assets displayed per page. • Default value is 16. • This can be customized to suit user preferences and screen size.
Display Size	• There are four asset display size options: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large • Choose the size that fits the user's detailed viewing needs.
Sort Results	• Choose the default sorting criteria for assets in the Library. • Options include: Date Added, Production Date, Name. • You can sort in ascending (↑) or descending (↓) order.
Grouping	• Select the default grouping method for assets in the Collectio. • Options include: – No Grouping – Group by Creation Date – Group by Production Date – Group by Batch
Tag Filter Side Panel	Show or hide the side panel that allows filtering by tag
Category View	• Off: Disable category-based folder view. • On: Enable viewing folders by category (if categories are defined).