To check out a file:

1. Navigate to the file in the repository, and select it.

   Tip: You can perform this procedure on multiple files by selecting multiple files.

2. Do one of these:

   • To check out a file without opening it, select File > Check Out.

   • To check out a file, and automatically open it, select File > Edit.

     Tip: You can also check out, and open the file by double-clicking it.

3. If prompted to enter additional information, enter the information, and then do one of these:

   • If checking out one file, click OK.

   • If checking out multiple files, enter information for each file separately by clicking Next. For the last file, click Finish.

     Tip: To apply entries for all remaining files at once, click Finish.

   When checkout completes, the file is locked in the repository, and copied to your local checkout directory. You can open the file directly from your checkout directory.