View locked definitions for designing.
The user can view locked process definitions. When a process definition is opened for editing by the process designer, it is automatically locked for that user. The lock feature prevents other users from editing or updating a process definition while it is being designed by someone else.
The process definition is restricted to the user with privileges to view and modify the design. When an existing Process Definition is opened for changes, it remains locked to the user. A confirmation message is displayed in the top-right corner. Creating a new Process Definition also remains locked for the user. The definitions are “unlocked” when the user closes the process designer tab. The definitions stay “locked” to the user if the session expires and the application pages are closed by the user.
On the Process Definitions page, select the Security - Definition Locks menu option.
The Process Definition lock page appears as shown below. The table displays the process definitions and their lock statuses.
Suppose another FlowWright user attempts to open the process definition that is currently in use. An alert message appears in the top-right corner, indicating that the definition is locked for design by another user and can only be viewed.
Select the process definition and click the “Unlock Definitions” menu option to unlock it. The current user can only unlock their own process definitions; administrative users can unlock any user’s definitions.
Note: The process definitions are automatically unlocked by the FlowWright application, and the duration is determined by the system variable “$ItemAutoUnlockDays” set in Engine Settings. Navigate to the Status > Settings > Settings Designer menu page.
The Settings Designer page appears as shown in the example below. Please go to the Engine Settings category and click to expand it.
Search for and double-click the “$ItemAutoUnlockDays” setting to view it or right-click to edit the configuration.
A pop-up window shows the Configuration Item value. By default, all “locked” process definitions become “unlocked” after 3 days or as set. You can change this number to any whole number and click Save to confirm. The new setting takes effect when the FlowWright application or the FlowWright Engine services restart via Windows Services.
Select the process definition, then click on the View - History menu option.
The history of process definitions includes the “Lock” and “Unlock” events, as illustrated in the image below. The timeline provides a comprehensive overview of the history, events, comments, and permissions related to the process definition.
