Unlock

See Also: Transactions and DDOs, Lock, Reread

Purpose

In a multi user environment, to end the locked state of all database files imposed by the lock and reread commands. This command is usually not used when working with Data Dictionaries.

Syntax

unlock

What It Does

Unlock restores database files to a normal (unlocked) state after a lock or a reread command.

reread

    increment vendor.counter

    save vendor

unlock

An unlock is required after every lock or reread command, and commands requiring keyboard input must not be placed between the lock or reread and its unlock.

Notes