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The Value of Read-Only Seats in Copia

Why Copia read-only seats are beneficial, and how they can be used to enhance the user experience 

At Copia, not every team member needs to modify PLC projects or commit code to benefit from access to version-controlled automation data. Read-Only seats provide a secure and cost-effective way to include a broader audience in your automation workflows—without compromising project integrity.

Read users can view repositories, visualize diffs and project structures, open issues, participate in discussions, and monitor project progress, all while being restricted from making code or configuration changes. This role is ideal for anyone who needs insight and collaboration without the responsibility of development changes.

Key Use Cases

Project Management and Coordination
Project Managers can review ongoing work, open or assign issues, and leave feedback directly within Copia. This helps teams stay aligned and keeps project discussions close to the technical context, without requiring manager-level users to commit code.

Leadership Visibility and Oversight
Managers and executives can access dashboards, review activity metrics, and understand trends in version control usage or deployment changes—supporting better strategic decisions while maintaining system safety.

External Collaboration and Compliance
Consultants, auditors, or external partners can access relevant project data for reviews, validation, or collaboration. Read-Only access ensures that sensitive PLC logic and configurations remain protected while enabling knowledge sharing.

Maintenance and Disaster Recovery
Maintenance personnel or field technicians can quickly retrieve the latest verified versions of PLC projects for troubleshooting or recovery. Having this visibility without edit rights safeguards against unintended changes during critical operations.

Technical Writers and Documentation Teams
Documentation specialists can explore project structures, logic flows, and version history to produce accurate manuals or training content—all without affecting live configurations.

Why It Matters

Read-Only seats extend Copia’s collaboration value beyond engineering. They enable a shared source of truth across technical and non-technical roles, improving communication, compliance, and operational efficiency. By empowering broader access—without the risks of unauthorized edits—teams can move faster, stay coordinated, and maintain confidence in the integrity of their automation projects.