Protection Mode

We understand that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for every situation. That’s why most of Guardian’s features offer three levels of Protection Modes: Monitor, Guide, and Prevent. Administrators can customize Guardian’s settings and collaborate with end users to meet the unique needs of their firm and projects.

Monitor

Monitor mode will register the Revit transaction to record data (accessible via Guardian Backstage) without displaying a Command Message or interrupting end-user workflows. If enabled, Monitor mode will also send email notifications to Administrators when specific commands or features are used.

Monitor mode is recommended as a minimum Protection Mode for all features and the default selection for all new accounts.

Guide

Guide mode introduces a Command Message to the end user when they attempt to execute a protected command, communicating the firm’s best practices and standards associated with that command. To proceed, end users will be required to click OK and, if required by the admin, enter a comment explaining the need to execute the command. As with Monitor mode, Guide records the same data in Guardian Backstage, and email notifications can be turned on for Administrators.

If enabled through the User Command settings, the end user can modify the frequency at which the Guide level Command Messages are prompted.

Prevent

Prevent mode is similar to Guide mode with the Command Message, data analytics, and Administrator notifications. However, the user is prevented from executing the Revit command unless they enter the Project Configuration password or a one-time password.

If enabled through the User Command settings, the end user can modify the frequency at which the Prevent level Command Messages are prompted.