Edit a file in use by another user

Note: You can perform this task only if you have access to the full Version Cue feature set, available in Adobe Creative Suite or in a shared workspace. See Availability of Version Cue features for more information.

If you don't notice that a file's status is In Use when you open it, Version Cue displays an In Use By alert to remind you that someone else is already editing a working copy of the file.

  1. Open the file, and click one of the following options when the In Use By alert appears:
    Option Description
    No, Close Document

    Closes the file without any alterations.
    Yes, Keep Open

    Keeps the file open so you can work on the document.
  2. If you continue working with the document and make a change to the content, Version Cue displays an alert to remind you that there is the possibility of creating conflicting copies. Click one of the following:
    Option Description
    Discard Changes

    Displays the most recent version of the file from the Version Cue Workspace and discards your changes to the working copy.
    Continue Editing

    Lets you edit the working copy without overwriting the changes made in another user’s working copy of the same file (Version Cue will prompt each user to save a new version of the file).
  3. If the project doesn’t have lock protection applied to it, you can save a new version of your edits. Version Cue displays an alert warning you that conflicting edits will occur if you continue. Click one of the following:
    Option Description
    Cancel

    Returns you to the open document without saving a version.
    Save Version Anyway

    Updates the master file in the Version Cue Workspace with the new version. (Version Cue displays an alert to the other user to note that a newer version of the file has been created by you.)

At any point, you can close the document and discard any changes you’ve made.

Related Information