sensenet also introduces a basic approval functionality. Regardless of the versioning mode in use, approval can be enabled to control changes.

Enable simple approval

In sensenet, approval is disabled by default. It can be enabled for folders or content lists or even for individual contents by setting the value of the Versioning Mode and Approval Mode fields. (Sub-folders inherit approval settings by default.)

url: "/OData.svc/Root/Content('IT')",
type: 'PATCH',
data: {
  InheritableApprovingMode: ["2"]
  InheritableVersioningMode: ["3"]
},

Send a content for approve

If approval is required for a certain Content, after changes has been made to the document, the system creates a version labeled 'Pending for approval'. This version is visible only for administrators and users who have permission to Approve or Reject it. If the content is approved, its version number is bumped according to the versioning mode, and gets the A (approved) flag.

Approve a content

Following example shows you how to approve a content:

url: "/OData.svc/Root/Content/IT/Document_Library/Calgary('BusinessPlan.docx')/Approve",
type: 'POST',

Reject a content

With the next snippet you are able to reject a content version adding a comment:

url: "/OData.svc/Root/Content/IT/Document_Library/Calgary('BusinessPlan.docx')/Reject",
type: 'POST',
data: "models=[" + JSON.stringify({
    rejectReason: 'Reject reason',
  }) + "]"