Checking Out Files

Checking out a file gives you exclusive right to edit it until you check it back in. Other users can open the file for viewing and copying but cannot change it.

Note: Check outs of single files occur immediately. For check outs of multiple files, a Check Out dialog box appears.

  1. Do one of the following:

    • To check out the active design in SolidWorks, click ENOVIA > Check Out.
    • In local vault view in Windows Explorer, select the files to check out, right-click and click Check Out.

    In the Check Out dialog box, the Result column indicates the file status.

    See Check Out Dialog Box.

  2. In the Check Out dialog box, select one of more files to check out, and set column values as needed.

  3. Double-click the file to open the associated application.

  4. Edit the file, save it, and check it in.

    To cancel a check out without saving changes, right-click the file and click Undo Check Out.