https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/vault-forum/permissions/m-p/5558773#M43897 <P>When you create a child folder it inherits the security of its parent folder.</P> <P>Files also inherit their security from their parent folder.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>However, if the file or folder has a lifecycle definition and it's initial state applies security to the folder or file, then that security will override what is inherited from the parent.&nbsp; Likewise, the same thing occurs if you change the lifecycle state of a folder or file to one that applies security.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>-Dave</P> Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:42:24 GMT minkd 2015-03-26T15:42:24Z