Does anyone know how to unlock a locked level manager in ORD?

The seed file I have to use for files locks the level manager.  Is there a way to override this feature?

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  • Michael:

    There are a few configuration variables which control this behavior within the level manager Typically, these are set by administrators in either the WorkSpace Configuration- or less frequently- the WorkSet Configuration. I do not remember exactly what they are right now, but as soon as I get into the office I will send you a list with what they do. 

    Now, I make the assumption that this is an Agency WorkSpace and that the Agency is setting these permissions on purpose. Please be aware of that notion. 

    I do not personally set these variables because as long as a particular convention is adhered to, it is much better to allow users to create levels but only when absolutely needed for the sake of cleaner plan sets. I also do not like to set these because I believe that our users are responsible enough not to create levels just for the sake of creating levels!

    Best Regards, 

    Mark

    P.S. it seems like in this case that you are wanting to create a level in a reference file? One cannot do this- of course- unless the reference file is activated or opened in a separate session. 

    EDIT:

    The variables I have been thinking of are defined as _USTN_CAPABILITY_DGN. There should be a full list within the OpenRoads Documentation somewhere,,,, For instance, if an administrator wanted users not to be able to create levels, one could define this variable as:

    _USTN_CAPABILITY_DGN<-CAPABILITY_LEVELS_CREATE

    If this is indeed your issue, you should be able to track down the line in either the WorkSpace Configuration or WorkSet Configuration file so that at least you know WHY this is happening. I do NOT suggest that you remove or comment the line; the administrator would probably lose his/ her mind if you did so!

    Mark Anthony Plum
    Chief Technology Officer

    1601 N.W. Expressway, Suite 400
    Oklahoma City, OK  73118
      
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