PDF Flyer: Locking Elements and Role Based Permissions

The flyer editor enforces layout protection through field-based element locking and role-based permissions. These controls limit who can modify the layout structure while allowing content updates to remain available.

Overview

In the flyer editor:

• Element size and position can be locked at the field level.

• Locked fields prevent movement or resizing in specific directions.

• Content editing remains available regardless of layout locks.

• Template access and editor controls depend on user role.

Field-Based Element Locking

Each element added in the new design includes four editable layout fields:

• Height

• Width

• Horizontal Position

• Vertical Position

Lock controls are visible only to global admins.

How to Access Lock Controls:

1. Log in as a Global Admin
2.  Select a property flyer for which you want to lock elements
3. Click “Create Flyer”
   
4. Click the 3 dots > “Edit Template”
   
5. Select an element on the flyer. You will see 4 check boxes to lock the selected element’s position and size, vertically and/or horizontally.
6. Check the appropriate boxes > “Save Template.”
   

Lock Behavior

When a field is locked:

• The field input is disabled.

• The corresponding movement or resizing action is blocked in the editor.

Field-specific behavior:

• Height locked → Vertical resizing is disabled

• Width locked → Horizontal resizing is disabled

• Vertical Position locked → Vertical movement is disabled

• Horizontal Position locked → Horizontal movement is disabled

Unlocking a field immediately restores the associated behavior.

Movement and Resizing Rules

Element movement and resizing follow the active lock configuration:

• Horizontal and Vertical Position locked
  → Element cannot move

• Vertical Position locked only
  → Element moves left and right only

• Horizontal Position locked only
  → Element moves up and down only

• Height locked
  → Vertical resizing is disabled

• Width locked
  → Horizontal resizing is disabled

These rules allow layout protection while preserving controlled flexibility.

Content Editing

Layout locks apply only to size and position.

Both admins and global admins can still:

• Edit text

• Replace images

Content updates remain available even when one or more layout fields are locked.

Global Template Permissions

Template management is restricted by role:

Global Admins

• Create global templates

• Edit global templates

• Delete global templates

Admins

• Use existing global templates to create property flyers

• Cannot create, edit, or delete global templates

This ensures shared templates remain consistent while allowing reuse across properties.

Role-Based Interface Visibility

The flyer editor interface adjusts based on user role:

Global Admins

• See both Pages and Content buttons

Admins

• Do not see Content buttons

This limits advanced layout controls to global admins and simplifies the editor for admins.

Why This Matters

These controls:

• Prevent unintended layout changes in shared designs

• Allow safe content updates without affecting structure

• Enforce a clear separation between layout control and content editing

• Align editor functionality with user responsibility

Summary

• Field-based locking for height, width, and position

• Lock controls available only to global admins

• Movement and resizing restricted based on lock configuration

• Content editing always available to admins and global admins

• Strict role-based permissions for global templates

• Editor controls adapt automatically based on user role