9.2. Getting Exclusive Control

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## 9.2. Getting Exclusive Control

If you have `Modify` privileges for an object, you can use the Get Exclusive Control action to obtain exclusive control of it (and optionally, its children). Getting exclusive control locks the object, allowing you exclusive edit privileges so that no other users can modify it. When you are done modifying the object, you can release control using Release Exclusive Control, which will unlock the object.

To get exclusive control:

1. Select the objects, then select (Edit) > Get Exclusive Control. This opens the Get Exclusive Control dialog box.

2. Optionally choose to lock the entire object tree under the selected object by including all children.

3. Click OK. An unlock icon will be placed next to the objects that are under your exclusive control with the Tool tip labeled as “Exclusively controlled by user.” They will appear as locked to other users.

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