diff --git a/docs/source/license_policies.rst b/docs/source/license_policies.rst new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d9dd7035 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/source/license_policies.rst @@ -0,0 +1,84 @@ +License Policies and UI Enhancements +=================================== + +Overview +-------- + +Recent updates to the ScanCode Workbench UI introduce improvements in: + +- License Reviews +- TO-DO tracking +- License Policies visibility +- Enhanced License Explorer interface + +These updates improve usability and help users better manage compliance workflows. + +--- + +License Policies +---------------- + +License policies define rules and classifications applied to detected licenses. + +They are used to: + +- Categorize licenses (e.g., permitted, restricted) +- Highlight compliance risks +- Provide visual indicators in the UI + +License policies are displayed in: + +- License Info Dashboard +- Table View + +Each policy includes: + +- License key +- Label +- Color code +- Icon + +--- + +License Reviews +--------------- + +License reviews allow users to: + +- Inspect detected licenses +- Validate correctness +- Add review comments + +This helps teams ensure accurate license identification. + +--- + +TO-DOs +------ + +The TO-DO feature enables users to: + +- Track pending review tasks +- Assign actions to specific detections +- Maintain workflow visibility + +--- + +UI Enhancements +--------------- + +Recent UI improvements include: + +- Better organization of license data +- Improved visualization in tables +- Integration of policies into dashboards +- Enhanced navigation for large scan results + +--- + +Future Improvements +------------------- + +- Expand customization for license policies +- Improve filtering and search capabilities +- Enhance visualization of compliance indicators