Behavior of the ‘Planes’ palette in a workgroup environment

‘Planes’ palette

In a network environment (for example, Workgroup, Workgroup Online, Allplan Share), only one user can change the model at any one time. Modification mode is locked for all other users.

• Only one user can switch on Modification mode. In the meantime, no other user can switch on modification mode.
• The ToolTip of the icon shows the name of the user changing the plane model.
• If Modification mode is locked and you click the icon, Allplan displays a message showing you the name of the user changing the plane model.
• Update model updates the model so that it is up to date.
• If another user has changed the model while you are working, the color of the Update model icon changes: . Complete what you are doing and update the model by clicking .
• As soon as the user changing the plane model clicks Apply or saves the plane model when exiting modification mode, Allplan makes the changes available to all users. Allplan updates the plane model when you start the program, close the building structure or switch on Modification mode.