How to leave and lock a system


Instruction

Follow the steps in the table below to leave and lock a running system or an End state system, which is connected with a control mode connection:

Step

Action

1

  • Click the Leave control of system icon

- or -

  • Select System:Leave Control.

Result: The Leave control of system dialog box is displayed.

2

  • Select how you want to leave the system:

    The Unlocked option leaves the system unlocked. Any other user may establish a control mode connection to the system. Use this option if you do not intend to use the system in the near future.

    The Locked option locks the system with the password specified in the dialog box. A control mode connection can only be established by providing the correct password. This password is independent of the user's logon password. A locked system can also be unlocked with the logon password for a user with Unlock locked systems access. This access item should be restricted to a small number of users to prevent indiscriminate unlocking of locked systems.

  • Click OK.

Leave and lock a Scouting run or MethodQueue run

If you leave and lock a Scouting run or a MethodQueue run it is not possible to establish a control mode connection from another computer.


2005-06-15