[SUGGESTION] Lock/Read-only

[L33tGreg]

I'm still looking for a way to lock a version of an image so no changes can be made without unlocking (or creating another version).

[afx]

Yup, that would be nice.
Of course, you could set the XMP read only, but that would prevent any edits, not just on a specific version.

cheers
afx

[gareth]

I have thought this for the last few years ....
several mistakes would have been avoided !!

[Gerard2]

isnt the raw file read only : you can make a new version and go back to the default settings.

[afx]

isnt the raw file read only : you can make a new version and go back to the default settings.

I think the intention is different.
Making sure that a specific group of settings is not accidentally modified.

cheers
afx

[lathspell]

Making sure that a specific group of settings is not accidentally modified.

Yep. Ever touched a B5 processed RAW with ASP? Image or Version Lock would be great help ...

[claudermilk]

isnt the raw file read only : you can make a new version and go back to the default settings.

I think the intention is different.
Making sure that a specific group of settings is not accidentally modified.

cheers
afx

That is how I read the request. It's a good idea.

The RAW files are not read-only in the file system unless you set the flag. ASP simply does not write to the file.

[gareth]

lathsspel comment is different and important....

Given the design for ASP to use the same xmp, it should have had a migration path that kept the B5 settings isolated and automatically created a new segment in the file that was for ASP. It's probably a bit late for most of us to add that feature but it could be a part of the same process ..

... this is the locking of segments of the xmp so that one or more versions are locked ( similar to a colour tag or a star rating ) so ASP would not touch them.
It still leaves them vulnerable to a B5 edit but a change to obsolescent software would be too much to expect

[binoyte]

Making sure that a specific group of settings is not accidentally modified.

This is an excellent Idea ! I hope see it soon.

several mistakes would have been avoided !!

Oh yes. Unfortunately...

[VIM]

Good suggestion.

Also: ever tried to work on a JPG or TIFF and save the result OVER the original???
Settings on the original are now used on that copy! Weird results are guaranteed . "The end" for non-destructive editing if you ever do that.