Unlocking a File—Subversion

If you have locked a file, you should unlock it when you are done modifying it. Other users can modify the file while you have it locked, but they cannot commit a locked file until you unlock the file or unless they steal the lock from you. To help prevent file conflicts and make sure that everyone on your team has the most current version of the file, you should unlock and commit the file when you are finished working on it.

See Locking a File—Subversion for more information on locking files and stealing locks.

How to Unlock a File

1. In one of the window panes (e.g., Content Explorer, Source Control Explorer, File List, Project Organizer, Pending Changes window pane), select the relevant file(s).

   OR

   Open a file.

2. Do one of the following, depending on the part of the user interface you are using:

   • Ribbon Select Source Control > Unlock.

   • Right-Click If you have the Content Explorer, Project Organizer, Pending Changes window pane, or File List open, right-click the files you want to unlock and select Source Control > Unlock.
   • Source Control Explorer Right-click the files you want to unlock and select Unlock.

   The Unlock dialog opens. The selected files are listed with check boxes next to them.

3. Make sure to select the check box next to each file you want to unlock so it contains a check mark.
4. Click Unlock.