Check in and out Guide

Omnistar Drive's Check in and out feature allows strict version control by locking a file while it is being edited.

Using the check in and out feature only requires having a level of permissions high enough to check files in and out.

These settings can be managed for each of your users, so only those who are trusted can check in and out files. In order to use this feature follow the steps laid out bellow:

STEP 1: Find a file to download

Select a file you would like to checkout. Once you have identified the file, click the View File button.

STEP 2: Check out the file

From the View File page you should select Check Out. You will be taken to a page where you can first download the file, then click the process button. This locks the file so that no one else can download it or overwrite it.

STEP 3. Make Changes

Now you can feel free to edit the file. Make sure the file's name does not change, it must be the same for the system to recognize it as overwriting the previous version.

STEP 4a: Check the file back in

From the main page, select Check In. From this page, select the file you want to check in and click Check In. Upload the file and it will be unlocked.

STEP 4b: Unlock the file

If you do not make any changes to the file, you can alternately return to the check in page and instead click the link that says Un-Lock. This will unlock the file so that others can download it and check it out if necessary.