FAQs - Locking Model Elements

Q1: A modeler has locked activities and their composite diagrams in EA. ?

Answer

Admin users or Users with 'Security - Manage Locks' will have the capability to Unlock or delete package locks. Please refer to the steps mentioned below, 

1. Navigate to Settings > Security > Locks.

2. Select from the list of locks available and select "Unlock Selected".

 

You can learn more about managing locks from the documentation here.

Reference

Ticket ID: #8713

Subject: locked elements in architecture

Department: Sparx Platform Support

URL: https://desk.zoho.com/agent/sixthforcesolutions/sparx-platform-support/tickets/details/759413000032354544

Q2: Even with admin access, if users are unable to add packages, elements, and diagrams in the EA model, what could be the cause?

Answer

The issue occurred due to the "Required User Lock to Edit" option is enabled in EA Application.

Resolution

When this option is active, users are required to apply personal locks to elements and packages before making edits to models and packages.

If you do not require this functionality, we recommend disabling the option. Once disabled, you'll be able to add packages and edit models without the need for user locks.

Reference Document: https://sparxsystems.com/enterprise_architect_user_guide/16.1/model_security/securitypolicy.html

Q3: Does the user have to apply user lock to edit elements in EA and Prolaborate if the ‘Require User Lock to Edit mode’ feature is enabled in EA?

Answer

Yes, If the "Require User Lock to Edit" mode is enabled, the model will indeed become read-only, and all elements will be locked. Users won't be able to edit anything unless they explicitly check out the object with a user lock.

Reference

Ticket ID: #10055

Subject: Enterprise Architect - tool

Department: Sparx Platform Support

URL: https://desk.zoho.com/agent/sixthforcesolutions/sparx-platform-support/tickets/details/759413000037122871

Ticket ID: #2854

Subject: Two different questions

Department: Prolaborate Support

URL: https://desk.zoho.com/agent/sixthforcesolutions/prolaborate-support/tickets/details/759413000010596228

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