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Opening a shared project (Checkout)

 
Use Checkout function only when you're starting to work with a shared project and don't have a local copy yet.
 
If you already have a local copy of a shared project then open it in Dr.Explain.
 
There are two ways to open (checkout) a shared project:
  • click Checkout project from the server on the startup screen;
  • go to menu File -> Checkout project from the server.
 
The following dialog window will appear:
 
Opening a shared project (Checkout)
 
1

Server and credentials

1. Server and credentials
 
Enter your login and password and click Connect.
 
If you work with the Dr.Explain Collaboration Server, you might need to setup access first.
 
A list of available projects should appear in the Projects section.
2

Connection status

2. Connection status
 
The connection status line displays informational messages about your connection status or errors.
3

Remote project list

3. Remote project list
 
After the connection is established, the list of available projects will be displayed in this section. To open a project double-click it or select it and click OK.
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