When you move or merge folders, sub-folders, or files, permissions can change. Visualist applies cascading rules automatically, while still protecting direct invites and privacy settings.
Key rules for access and overrides
- Cascade permissions: Items inherit access from their new hub or parent folder.
- Overrides: File-level overrides (like Commenter access) persist. Folder-level overrides may reset if merged.
- Direct invites: Always persist — even if the user isn’t in the new hub.
- Guests: Moving an item outside a hub removes all guest access.
Examples of how access changes
- Moving a file with a direct invite: Invite stays valid even in a new hub.
- Moving a folder into another hub: Old hub members lose access, but new hub members gain it.
- Merging two sub-folders: Surviving folder’s permissions dominate, but file-level overrides persist.
Common questions about permissions
- What if someone loses access after a move? They’re notified automatically. You can re-invite them if needed.
- Do private items stay private? Yes — they follow the owner, even if the folder moves.
- Can I preview changes before confirming? Yes, the confirmation dialog explains what will happen.
