Locking an Existing Item

Locks can only be added to an existing item. To add a lock to an existing item perform the following steps:

1. Click the Items menu.
2. Locate the desired item that needs to be locked using the Previous or Next button. You can also search the item using the Search feature. See Searching an Item for more details.
3. Click the item to be locked.
   The Update Item page opens.
4. Provide values to the following fields:
   • Key - Unique identifier of a lock on the item.
   • Priority
   • Timeout - The value entered should be in seconds.
5. Click the Set link.
6. Click the Update button.
   The item will be locked and the control will be passed back to the Inventory Item page.