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When an object is checked out, it is locked to the PC. No other PC can modify it. When it is checked out read-only, it is not locked to the PC. So it is important to check out read-only if you don't intend to modify it.
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It can also be unlocked on the IBM I.
See Also
Unlock Objects in Task Tracking
Change Task for an Object in the LANSA for i User Guide