PPM Administrator Help System

Users Locks Tab

Use this tab to view and manage the list of objects that a user has opened. You can also remove the lock on one or more objects for a specific user on this tab.

Note: The grid on this tab is empty for new users.

Typically, you would remove a lock for one of the following reasons:

  • Locks may be on data if a session ends abnormally. While these locks are automatically cleared the next time a user logs in to the application, it may be necessary to remove a lock immediately.
  • A user may have left the office with data opened that is needed by another user.

Removing a lock on an object that is opened by the user who is currently logged in to a supported application can cause data corruption. If you attempt to remove a lock under these circumstances, the Security Administrator issues a warning, informing you about the situation, and requiring you to confirm the action.

Field Description
Remove Lock After selecting one or more rows in the view, click the Remove Locks button to remove the locks on the selected rows.
OBJECT NAME This column displays the name of an object from the product, such as Demo Calendar.
TYPE This column displays the type of object.
  • BREAKDWN: A code file in Cobra
  • CALC: A resource file in Cobra
  • FISCAL: A calendar in Cobra
  • RATE: A rate file in Cobra
  • CLD: A calendar file in Open Plan
  • COD: A code file in Open Plan
  • PRJ: An Open Plan project
  • RDS: A resource file in Open Plan
MODE This column displays the mode or access type for an object that the selected user has opened:
  • Exclusive: While one user has the object open in exclusive mode, other users can access it in read-only mode.
  • Shared: Any number of users can have the object open in shared mode.
  • Read Only: Any number of users can have the object open in read-only mode.
  • Briefcase: This mode is only available for projects and indicates that a user has checked out the project. While one user has the project checked out, other users can view but not modify the project.
PRODUCT This column displays the product that contains the locked object.
DATE This column displays the date and time when a user opened the object.