This article will provide you the different ways to check back in documents, Check back in several documents at the same time and see what document are currently checked out.
Access/Permissions Requirements
To check out a document, it is necessary to have 'write' permission. If you were able to check out the document, it indicates that you have been granted this permission.
In order to see all current documents checked out You will need File Management permission on Work Management.
To Force check in other user files, you will need to 'Admin' item permission of the actual item.
Documents That You Have Checked Out
For the files that you have checked out, there will be a lock icon
You can click on this icon to check in a file with changes. If you are using Revver from your web browser you will be prompted to re-upload the file with the changes made to it. If you are using the Revver desktop application you should be able to save and close the document that you made changes to and click this icon to check it in.
You can click on this icon to check in a file without changes. Whether you are using Revver from your browser or through the desktop application you can click this option and the item will be immediately checked in without further prompts.
Additionally, you have the option to view a comprehensive list of all checked out files. This can be especially helpful if you've misplaced the file path or accidentally forgot to check them back in.
Go to all Features and select "Checked Out"
2. You can select the file and click "Force Check in" this will check in the file without changes.
To force all files to check back in, simply click the box next to 'Name' and select "Force Check in"
Documents That Other Users Have Checked Out
If you are using Revver and come across a file that has a yellow lock icon on the document icon but no check in buttons then you have found a document that has been checked out by another user (see example below).
To check in files that have been checked out by other users you will need to have Administrator permissions. To check in files that have been checked out by other users:
1. In the left navigation menu select ‘All Features’.
2. Under the ‘Documents’ section select ‘Checked Out’.
3. At the top of the checked out menu select the option to view ‘Account Checked Out Files’.
4. Select the files that you would like to check in by clicking the checkbox.
5. At the top of the list select the ‘Force check in’ button.
6. A pop-up will appear confirming that you want to force check in the file or files. Please note that files that are forced checked in will not be checked in with any of the changes that may have been applied since the file was checked out.
The following clip shows the process of checking in files that have been checked out by other users.
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