Repositories

Embedded and remote repositories

Depending on what type of repository you choose at startup, Snow Owl can operate in either standalone or collaborative mode.

By default, it starts up as a standalone application and uses an embedded repository.

You can review and change this setting by clicking on the Repository button on the login screen.

Repository Selector

Repository	Description
Embedded repository	Select this option if you want to use Snow Owl as a standalone application, without collaborating with others. You can use all editing functionalities, but your changes will only be stored on your computer. This is the default setting.
Remote repository	Select this option if you want to be able to submit your changes to and receive other users' changes from a central terminology repository. Enter the network address of the remote repository in the text field to the right.