Locking Files 

Use

Locking a file helps prevent other users from editing or saving changes for a particular period of time.

When you open a file that you have permission to edit, portal drive automatically locks it for 15 minutes. It continually refreshes the lock while you have the file open. When you close the file, portal drive unlocks the file.

You can explicitly lock files through portal drive. This helps prevent other users from editing files that you are working on. Once you have finished editing the file, you should unlock it to allow other users to edit it. A file stays locked until you release it or the lock expires.

You cannot lock folders using portal drive.

 

Procedure

Locking a File

Proceed as follows to lock a file:

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       1.      Using Windows Explorer, locate the file.

       2.      In the context menu of the file, choose Lock File.

       3.      Set the lock period and choose OK.

If the Status column is active, it tells you that the file is locked (more information: Working within Windows Explorer).

 

Unlocking a File

Proceed as follows to unlock a file:

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       1.      Using Windows Explorer, locate the file.

       2.      Use the secondary mouse button to click the file or folder and select Unlock file.