To lock a branch

Procedure

  1. In the Version Tree Browser window, select the branch object.
  2. Click Branch > Show lock to determine whether a branch is locked or obsolete.
    (The commands are unavailable until you select the branch object.)

    A window indicates whether the branch is locked, unlocked, or obsolete.

  3. If the branch is unlocked or obsolete, select the branch object. (The commands are unavailable until you select the object you want to lock.)
  4. Click Branch and one of the following commands:
    • Lock to lock a branch for all users. The branch is now locked.
    • Lock (except some users) to lock a branch for all users except specified ones. In the Select users window, click the name of the user who can continue to access the branch. Press Ctrl and click each additional user name. Then click OK. The branch is now locked for all users except those whom you specified.