Finalizing production
To lock a briefcase you must be a "Full Administrator".
Once there are no further documents to be added to a briefcase and all documents have been produced, finalize production by locking the briefcase.
Locking a briefcase prevents changes and updates production history in the case database.
try it - Locking a briefcase
In general, always replicate the case before you lock a briefcase to finalize production.
- Click [R+ Evidence Cruncher > Document Services]
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- Click Lock briefcase and then click OK.
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The briefcase is locked and production history updated.