Renditions are files, other than the source file, that users can add to documents. A single document can have multiple renditions. Each has a different rendition type, which describes the kind or purpose of the rendition. Vault includes several rendition types and you can create additional types if needed.

Admins can view and edit a list of rendition types from Admin > Configuration > Rendition Types. The Rendition Types page shows the name of the type and whether it is standard or custom.

How to Create Rendition Types

You can add a new rendition type by clicking on the Create button. Only the Rendition Type field is required. Enter the type name and click OK.

How to Rename Rendition Types

Renaming a rendition type does not remove any existing renditions of that type, but immediately updates the name in the Renditions area of the Doc Info page. To rename a rendition type:

  1. From the Rendition Types page, click on the type to edit.
  2. Click Edit and enter a new name.
  3. Click Save.

How to Delete Rendition Types

You can only delete rendition types if no rendition of that type exists for a document and the type is not standard. To delete a rendition type:

  1. From the Rendition Types page, click on the type to delete.
  2. Click Delete.
  3. Click Continue in the confirmation dialog.

How to Use New Rendition Types

To use a rendition, you must apply it to one or more document types. You can do this from Admin > Configuration > Document Types by editing Base Document or a specific document type, subtype, or classification. Specify the renditions that apply to a specific document type from the Rendition Types field. To stop using a rendition type, remove it from the field.

Viewable Rendition is automatically applied to all document types and is not removable.