Checking out files

Note: Default values can be set for the Check Out File(s) dialog box. For more information see Setting file dialog default options.

Check out files when you need to make changes.

  1. Select the files or repository and choose Activities > Check Out.
  2. The Check Out File(s) dialog box opens.

  3. Select Recursive to automatically check out files from the selected repository and all child repositories.
  4. Select Exclusive check out to prevent other users from checking out the files or repository.
  5. This option may be selected by default depending on the User Options you set.

  6. Select Force file retrieval from server to check out the server copy of the files.
  7. Select a Replace writable option. This option specifies what to do if a writable file is found.
  8. Select a File timestamp option. This is the timestamp used when files are retrieved from the server.
  9. Enter optional comments such as the reason for checking out the file.
  10. Click OK.
  11. If a writable file is found and you chose to merge the files, the merge utility opens. The Check Out operation finishes after you review and merge the files.