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Releasing a revision file lock

When you check out a revision file from the data library, PDXpert locks the library file to prevent other people from making changes at the same time. If you later decide not to modify the checked-out file, you should still release your lock on it. In this case, PDXpert does not copy the file from your workspace, but simply releases the library file for check-out by others.

1. Use the Item Explorer to locate the item that contains the revision file. You can quickly view all files that you have checked out by selecting the Files tab of the Item Explorer. Open the item window, and select the pending revision.

2. Select the item window's Files tab, then select the Revision Files tab.

3. Unlock the item window by pressing the F2 key.

4. Select the file that you have checked out by clicking on the filename.

5. On the Tools menu, select the command Files | Release File Lock. The file currently in the data library remains unchanged, and is immediately available for other users to check out.

6. Lock the window (F2 key) to update the file's check-in details.

If you're the item's trustee, you can release the lock on a checked-out file (Tools | Release File Lock) even if a different user has checked it out. The other user will not be able to check in their changes unless they again check out the file (making sure not to overwrite their changed file), and then check the changed file back in.

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