Opening Files

When you want to open a file in its native application for viewing, you use the Launch command. Because launching a file does not check it out, another user can still check it out.

While it is also possible for you to edit the local copy of the file after you have opened it in this way, you will not be able to check in your changes because the file is not checked out. If you do considerable work on a file and want to place it back into AssetWise (not a recommended procedure), you would have to use the Add document command and give it a new file name.

To Open a Single File

Expose the document containing the file you want to open.
In the Content pane, expand the Files topic.
Look down the File Name column to find the file you want to open.
In the Actions column next to your file, place your pointer over the Actions icon and select Launch.
A copy of the file is downloaded, and then the file opens in the appropriate application (if installed).

To Open All Files from a Document

Expose the document containing the files you want to open.
In the Task pane, in the Media section, click the Launch Files link.
A copy of each file is downloaded, and then each file opens in the appropriate application (if installed).