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#DRAFTSIGHT 2018 FILES READ ONLY PASSWORD#
You can change a user’s password from the administration tool and right clicking on the user.

This way no data is lost.Īlthough not really necessary anymore due to the previous two options, if you still have access to the machine where the files are checked out on, you can reset the password of the user who has the files checked out, log in and check them back in. You can log in as admin or a user with the permission highlighted above on that machine and check in the files.

If you still have access to the machine where the files are checked out on, such as the case where someone has gone on holiday or left the company. Log in as admin on the machine and Check in the Files.It’s recommended this permission be limited to vault administrators. WARNING! When using undo check out it will discard any local changes made to the cached file since being checked out. This can be used in all situations but is the only option when you no longer have access to the machine where the files are checked out on. You can simply right click on the files and choose to ‘Undo Check Out’. This option can be used in a situation where you need to retrieve files that are checked out by other users or on other machines. More options, choices and tools to suit your specific needs and preferences.
#DRAFTSIGHT 2018 FILES READ ONLY PROFESSIONAL#
In the situation where you need to check in files that are checked out by another user or on another machine, you have the following options:Ī user can be given permission to be able to undo checked out files checked out by Admin. DraftSight ® is a feature-rich 2D and 3D CAD solution for architects, engineers and construction service providers, as well as professional CAD users, designers, educators and hobbyists. When a user performs the ‘Undo Check Out’ command on a file that is checked out by another user, the details are added in the file history.
