User guide
This section provides information about permissions, common tasks, and access methods for working with the solution.
Understand Your Permissions
Your ability to perform actions depends on the permission level assigned to you on a resource. For data resources, permissions are assigned at the Library or Project level. Connectors and Asset Templates under the Library are also controlled by permissions at the resource level.
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Owner – You can create, update, delete resources, and manage access for other users
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Manager – You can create, update resources, and manage access for other users
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Contributor – You can create and update resources but cannot manage access
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Viewer – You can only view resources (read-only access)
To check your current permissions:
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Navigate to the Library, Project, or Asset you want to access
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Your permission level is displayed in the resource details or access management section
Common User Tasks
Depending on your permission level, you can perform the following tasks:
All Users (Viewer and above):
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Browse the default library, projects, and assets you have access to
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Search for assets using metadata or geospatial queries
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View asset details and metadata
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Download asset files (using desktop application or CLI)
Contributors and above:
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Upload new assets (using desktop application or CLI)
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Update asset metadata
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Create new projects (if you have permissions on the parent library)
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Organize assets within projects
Managers and Owners:
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Assign permissions to other users
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Create and modify asset templates
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Configure connectors for external systems
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Manage project settings and structure
Access Methods
You can interact with Spatial Data Management on AWS through multiple interfaces:
Web Portal (Browser):
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Best for: Browsing, searching
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Limitations: Cannot upload or download asset files
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Access: Use the portal URL provided by your administrator
Desktop Application:
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Best for: Uploading and downloading large asset files
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Capabilities: Full file management plus all web portal features
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Setup: See Client setup for installation instructions
Command-Line Interface (CLI):
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Best for: Automation, scripting, and batch operations
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Capabilities: Programmatic access to all features
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Setup: See Client setup for installation instructions
API:
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Best for: Custom integrations and application development
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Capabilities: Programmatic access to solution features
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Access: Use the API endpoint from your deployment
Learn more
For detailed walkthroughs of solution functionality, see Upload your first asset. This guide covers creating projects, uploading assets, managing metadata, and using key features.
Get Help
If you need assistance:
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Contact your Library Owner or administrator for permission-related issues
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Refer to the in-app help documentation (choose the ? icon in the portal)
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For technical issues, contact your IT Administrator
