Data Access Lock Checks

The Supports application performs a Lock check as part of support creation or modification. A project can then set some control over what can be supported, and what can be supported from.

When selecting a piping, HVAC or cable tray item to be supported, a check is made on that item to confirm if it is available to be supported. With the correct Lock configuration, the project can control if any workflows on that item, for example, design checks and approvals, prevent it from being selected for additional support.

When selecting a Structural or Civils item to support from, a check is made on that selected item to confirm if it is available to be supported from. With the correct configuration, the project can control if any workflows on that item prevent it from being selected to take the additional load.

A similar check is made on an ancillary when converting a preliminary support to another support type.

If the item is Locked, it will not be available for selection either as an item to be supported or an item to support from. This check is distinct from having write access as no write access is required for the item being supported or the item being supported from.