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The Editor Tools

  • Export the data in the selected object(s), leaf node or branch node, to a checkout directory on your system.
  • Locks the (editable) object(s) in the Contenta Explorer that contain the data you are modifying for the duration of the editing session.
  • Reads the data from the exported file into your editor application.
The Editor ToolsDescription
Editor Check Out tool

Long-term edit tool. Use the check out tool when you want to export data to your system then disconnect and work independent of Contenta and the server.

When you are done editing the data, you must use the Editor Check In tool to import the data back into the database.

Editor tool

Round-trip (short-term) edit tool. Prompts you to check in (or import) the data at the end of the editing session.

You cannot disconnect from Contenta and the server while working.