Checking Out a File From ClearCase

To work on a file, it must be checked out from ClearCase.

Files will be checked out automatically when you start to change them, if the Automatically Check Out Files preference is set on the ClearCase preferences page (available by choosing T ools Preferences and selecting ClearCase). This preference applies to data files, workspace files and project files. For data files, the file is checked out when you begin to edit in the source view. If you check out a file unintentionally, immediately use Versioning then choose Undo Checkout to revert.

To check out one or more files manually:

Select the files in the Application Navigator, and choose Versio ning Check Out. The Check Out From ClearCase dialog is displayed listing the items you have selected.
If you want to prevent another user from checking out the same files and then checking them in before you do, check the Check Out R eserved To User box.
Type comments about this checkout into the Comments box.
To check out the listed files, click OK. The files in the list are checked out from ClearCase source control and you can work on them.

Checked out files are shown in the Checked Out Files window. This window opens when files are first checked out. You can open it at other times by selecting Versioning View Checked Out Files.