Overview
DataSnipper's Cloud Collaboration Suite (CCS) is a premium add-on that enables DataSnipper functionality in Excel Online, allowing multiple users to work simultaneously on the same document in real-time. You must have the CCS add-on enabled on your licence. Once licensed, an admin will see a new Excel Online tab in the DataSnipper Dashboard for managing user access.
What is the Cloud Collaboration Suite?
The Cloud Collaboration Suite (CCS) is a premium extension that:
Enables DataSnipper functionality in Excel Online
Allows multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously
Maintains DataSnipper tools and features in the browser environment
Synchronizes changes between users in real-time
Key Benefits
With CCS enabled, your team can:
Collaborate on DataSnipper projects from anywhere
Avoid version conflicts and file-sharing issues
Use DataSnipper tools in browser-based Excel
Access documents across devices without local installations
How to Enable Cloud Collaboration
Step 1: License Upgrade
Contact your Customer Success Manager or licence provider to enable the Cloud Collaboration Suite on your licence.
Step 2: Deploy the Updated Licence
Redeploy or replace the licence file on your machines so that CCS features become active in your environment.
Step 3: Configure the Dashboard
Log in to the DataSnipper Dashboard. A new Excel Online tab will appear once CCS is activated on your licence.
Step 4: Invite Users
Use the Excel Online tab in the dashboard to invite team members to collaborate in Excel Online.
Technical Background
The Cloud Collaboration Suite works by:
Registering authorized users in the cloud environment
Deploying a specialized version of DataSnipper for web browsers using Microsoft's Office Add-in framework
Managing synchronization between multiple concurrent users
Handling permission management through the dashboard