Paul Grenier, Lead Moderator
eric
Moderator
I'm looking for a solution to have users only be able to modify the items they submit to a library. Apparently this behavior works for a list. I've found http://is.gd/jRWC to do it programmatically.
My question is there a way to do this by use of a web part hidden in the document library? Or is there a feature that can be installed and activated on an as needed basis?
For each document in a document library you can set custom permissions and this is the correct way to do it. There is no way you are going to pull this one with just web parts.
OOTB features does not allow you modify permissions on-fly. I would recommend you to create a workflow to do. From my personal experience I would recommend Nintex Workflow to do that with just a few click (www.nintex.com)
eric
Moderator
With a little Googling and help from Twitter, I found a codeplex project to handle this. The URL is http://www.codeplex.com/ListSecurityManager and I am currently testing this out now. I'll report back later.
I use the codeplex custom workflow activities, combined with SPD workflows, to achieve the same effect. http://www.techbirmingham.com/expo/
For example, create a workflow that will automatically place certain permissions at the item level, such as give the item creator contributor rights and everyone else read rights.
Laura Rogers
http://spinsiders.com/laurar
I really hope this stuff makes it into the next version of SP. It's such a common request.
eric
Moderator
I was running into some issues with that project. It said it set the library permissions but would still let me edit others items. I'm going to do some more playing with it with some collegues.
I might have to resort to workflows though.
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