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In WhereScape 3D, we have the ability to lock a version that we are working on. A version that is locked cannot be opened by another user.

Locking a Version

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When you open a version for whatever reason, it will automatically become locked.

To lock a version manually:

  1. Right-click on the version and choose Lock>Obtain lock.
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  2. Click Yes to on the Confirmation dialog.
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  3. The version is now shown as locked.
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Releasing a Lock on a Version

To release a lock on a version manually:

  1. Right-click on the version and choose Lock, then Release lock.
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  2. Click Yes to confirm the release.
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  3. The version is no longer shown as locked.

Changing the Expire Policy of a Lock

To change the Expire policy on a lock:

  1. Right-click on the version and select Lock>Change expire policy.
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  2. Select a Expire policy from the drop-down list and click OK.
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    You can change the expire policy of all locks currently held in a category by right-clicking on the category and selecting Locks>Change expire policy for models.

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    Showing the Lock Information

    To show the information on a lock:

    1. Right-click on a version and choose Lock, then Show lock information.
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    2. The following dialog will be displayed, click OK to close.
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