AM>  
AM> The server insists that file previously load are still in
AM> use, only allowing autocad to reload them as read-only
AM> (autocad dos'nt allow more than one drawing to be edited
AM> within the same session). Also when saving drawings the user
AM> is informed that the file is in use by another user and is
AM> currently read only. 
Actually seen exactly the same behavior with Office 97.
The message is correct. WHen you check the console, you'll
find the files are exactly as described.
What appears to be happening is either the programs are opportunistic, 
believing if you have opened a file, you'll likely to open it again and 
therefore they are taking a write lock on the file.
Or, there is a bug in the Client32 that doesn't drop the lock.
There are two ways we've found: 1) logoff the server; 2) delete the 
connection.
Frank
PE, CNE, MCSE, MCP   framsey@goodyear.com, frank.ramsey@fallsbbs.com
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