CodeMatrix monitors managed files on a user's computer to ensure that the central database is kept up to date without the need to follow manual procedures. For example newly created files are added to source control automatically. The mechanism CodeMatrix uses to achieve this is called an Active Workspace. Active Workspaces work silently in the background with no discernable impact on system performance or function to minimize the risk of accidental data loss.

In order to appreciate the benefits of Active Workspaces, consider the drawbacks of systems which do not have such a facility. Files must be added to the system manually, failure to do so can lead to loss of files if the workspace is discarded, believing all contained files to be safely in source control. Changing file read only attributes can confuse such systems and lead to changed files being overwritten. Centralised backup of work in progress is usually not possible, failure of a user's computer can lead to loss of changes that have not been checked in.  Users can not see another user's work in progress.

Other systems which do address these issues tend to be slower in use due to the system overheads involved.

The innovative CodeMatrix Active Workspace model gives the best of both worlds, highly dependable content management and control with optimal performance.

See also:

Work with workspaces
Mount and unmount workspaces
The command line workspace command
The command line mount command
The command line unmount command