Locking and Unlocking Workflows

A workflow is locked under the following conditions:

• When a node is running, the workflow is locked, and none of its nodes can be edited. Existing results may be viewed while the workflow is running. You can also go to a different workflow and edit or run it.

• When a user opens a workflow, the workflow is locked so that other users cannot modify it.

• When a workflow is running, an animation in the tool bar (circular arrow loop) shows that the workflow is running.

• When you open a locked workflow, Locked is displayed in the tool bar and a running indicator if the workflow is running:

  

• If no one else has the workflow locked, and you are given the lock, then lock icon is removed from the tool bar.

• Unlocking a locked workflow: If a workflow seems to complete, but is still locked, click Locked to unlock the workflow.

• Refreshing Workflow: Once a locked workflow has stopped running, you can refresh the workflow by clicking the icon. You can also try to obtain the lock yourself by clicking on the lock.