This article details the behavior users can expect when opening a file that is locked by SureSync MFT.
The behavior a user will encounter when opening a locked file depends on the application. When deploying File Locking, it is strongly recommended that you inform users in advance about what they can expect to experience when encountering locks.
The LockStatus application can be used to provide pop-up notifications from the system tray on a user’s computer when they attempt to open a locked file.
This section highlights the behavior of a couple of common applications used with File Locking.
Microsoft Office
In Microsoft Office applications, the file will open with [Read Only] in the title bar.
In the newest versions of Office, the prompt has changed:
AutoCAD
