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Advanced Features of Webix JavaScript Docs Manager
As an extension of Webix File Manager, Document Manager inherits all its capabilities for file and folder operations:
Upload & download files
Create, delete, copy & move
Text & Excel file editing
Search & filtering
File preview
Multiple views & navigation
Webix Doc Manager adds its own advanced UI tools for building modern document organization, collaboration, and editing workflows.
Document Organization
Support common document organization needs: provide users with dedicated Favorites, Recent, Shared, and Trash sections to keep documents structured and easy to access.
Tags & Advanced Search
Add custom tags to files and folders for flexible organization beyond the folder structure. Enable users to create, rename, recolor, and delete tags, as well as search by tags alongside standard filters by file type, date range, and location.
Document Sharing & Access
Integrate document sharing into your application. Shared files can be made available to specific users, while access can be granted and revoked directly from the interface.
Comments
Keep feedback and discussions tied to the relevant documents. Users can add, edit, and delete comments within the component without relying on a separate communication tool.
Version History
Add version control for text and Excel documents to keep changes traceable through version history, highlighting changes from the previous version, and the ability to restore previous versions.
Document Editing
Bring editing of plain-text and code files directly into your app with the built-in text editor and Excel files in the built-in grid editor. Available for basic in-cell editing; working with formulas, formatting, and multi-sheet workbooks requires integration with Webix Spreadsheet (sold separately).
Let users make and save changes without leaving Document Manager.
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Doc Manager vs. File Manager: Comparison
Webix File Manager works with the file system, while Document Manager allows for managing file records together with users, tags, comments, and versions in a database, so documents live inside your app. Both come in one package, so you can start with File Manager and move to Document Manager as your application requirements evolve.
File & folder management
Upload, download, copy & move
Search, preview & editing
Multiple views & navigation
Favorites, Recent, Shared & Trash
Tags & tag-based search
Document sharing & permissions
Comments
Version history & restore
Excel editing
File Manager
Favorites, Recent, Shared & Trash
Tags & tag-based search
Document sharing & permissions
Comments
Version history & restore
Excel editing
Document Manager
Why Use Webix Document Manager in Web Apps
Complete Doc Management Out of the Box
Document organization, advanced search, tags, comments, sharing, and version history, features – all in one integrated component. Document Manager combines them with the file and folder management functionality of Webix File Manager.
Flexible Integration & Customization
Document Manager connects to your backend and can be adapted to your app's UI and internal behavior. Customize views and services through Webix Jet APIs or override backend services to fit your data architecture.
Faster to Start, Easier to Evolve
A ready-made document manager UI provides a solid starting point and can be extended as requirements grow. As part of the Webix ecosystem, it can be combined with other Webix components, making it easier to add new functionality over time.
Vendor Support & Long-Term Maintenance
Ongoing product updates, bug fixes, and technical support from the Webix team help keep your implementation maintainable as your application evolves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Document Manager require a backend?
Webix Document Manager is a backend-oriented document management component for JavaScript applications, designed to work with server-side data. You can connect your own backend, use the ready-made Webix Golang backend, or override the Backend service to work with client-side data.
How does it work with data?
Document Manager loads files and folders from a remote data source specified through the url property. You can provide data in the expected structure or customize the Backend service to adapt data operations to your application architecture, making it easier to integrate JS document management into your web app.
What is the difference between Document Manager and File Manager?
Document Manager is built on Webix File Manager and includes its file and folder management capabilities. It adds document-oriented features such as Favorites, Recent, Shared, and Trash folders, tags, comments, sharing, version history, and support for document editing.
Can I use my own backend?
Yes, Webix Document Manager can work with your own backend and remote data source. You can adapt the backend integration to your application's architecture or use the ready-made Webix backend. This allows the component to serve as a javascript document management system within your web application.
Can the UI be customized?
Webix delivers a customizable document manager UI component. You can adapt its interface, behavior, data source, localization, and internal services. Built on Webix Jet, it can also be extended through JetApp, JetView, and Jet Service APIs.
Can I add document editing to my application?
Document Manager supports in-app editing of plain-text and code files, as well as basic in-cell editing of Excel files. For working with formulas, formatting, and multi-sheet workbooks, you can integrate Webix Spreadsheet (sold separately). Text and Excel files also support version history, highlighting changes from the previous version, and restoring previous versions.
Can I add document sharing to my application?
Yes, it provides sharing functionality that you can integrate into your application. Files can be shared with specific users and managed through the component interface, with shared items available in the dedicated Shared folder.
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