Stopping Development of Files

It is sometimes necessary to stop development of certain files. For example when a set of utility functions has reached a stable state, or when modification of a shared file could have an adverse effect on a number of projects. In this case, you can prevent checkout or locking of a file (and subsequent checking in of changes) by Freezing that file.

In order to freeze development of a file you need to be logged in as an Admin user. First of all, make sure that all the relevant files have been checked in and select the files you want to freeze. Choose Action/Other/Freeze from the main menu.

Once completed, it will no longer be possible for users to check out or lock the files.

Thawing files

To reverse the process, and to allow modification of the files, use the Thaw option.