Database locking
- Last UpdatedAug 14, 2026
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The following options are related to editing and publishing crudes via CrudeSync. See Publish crudes:
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Automatically lock when editing a crude: The assay is automatically locked when you open it for editing, so that other users cannot make changes.
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Automatically release lock when closing an open crude: For assays which are locked, when you save the current changes and close the assay the lock is automatically released.
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Require a comment for lock acquire: When manually locking assays you are required to enter a comment.
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Require a comment when saving a crude: When manually saving an edited assay you are required to enter a comment.
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Enable verbose CrudeSync progress reporting: Shows extended information about the locking/unlocking process.