Locking a language object

Use this procedure to lock a language object whether a heading or a message object, allowing you to edit a particular record.

Note:  All records are read-only when viewed. The lock status is displayed in the first column of the Language Objects pane. A red lock refers to record locked by other users while a green lock refers to a record or records lock by the current user.
  1. In the Language Objects pane, select a heading or message object.
  2. Click Lock. The editor reads the lock information found on the server side in this path: <MAK_Home>\<env>\locks

    For records that have no lock information, the editor checks a timestamp of the master XML, and compares it against the timestamp stored in the local entity.

    • If the timestamp is different, the user is prompted to manually trigger synchronization of the local record with the record on the server Master XML file.

    • If there is no difference, lock is acquired and locking information is created.