Able to "Lock" File by user?

avatar Critical Mass Pro Sep 4. 2009. 10:55 am #1
HI,
We're looking to augment the file functionality by adding a user-defined lock. This lock would be timed up to 24 hours to allow 1 user at a time to access that file, without fear of overwrite or version issues. User would be able to unlock at any time.

Is this something already available or do you have development information on how we can easily achieve this?
avatar Ilija Studen Staff Sep 4. 2009. 12:33 pm #2
This feature is not currently available. To implement it, you'll need an experienced PHP developer to check /activecollab/application/modules/files and implement the changes you want. Experience with MVC code separation is required in order to make the changes.
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avatar Critical Mass Pro Sep 21. 2009. 4:09 pm #3
Hi Ilija,
We've got this function complete and it works nicely. Would you like it for incorporation to future releases?

Please let me know,

dougm@criticalmass.com
avatar Erik Pro Sep 22. 2009. 12:11 pm #4
Please do include it! : )
littlerocket.ca
avatar Ilija Studen Staff Sep 22. 2009. 12:39 pm #5
Hi Doug,

This is not a No to the feature itself, but we have a different process when adding new features to the system - we don't implement hacks or anything that's already developed. Instead, we work on an idea and develop it from scratch, always.

It's a long story and we have pretty strong reasons for it (at least strong enough for us to stick with the whole thing). As mentioned before, this is not a No to the feature itself, it's just that we do things a bit differently and like to develop all the features on our own (based on feedback we get from the users, of course).
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avatar Critical Mass Pro Sep 23. 2009. 10:54 am #6
I totally understand. I wouldn't want clients messing with my code suggesting to change it for future. Apologies to you and your developers. It would conflict greatly with your priorities and ultimately ruin your solution, which is excellent, btw.

It's the double-edged sword of open source. If people can change or augment code, they will.

I supply this hack merely as a means of feedback from a happy customer perhaps only for consideration over coffee, with no expectation of inclusion into future release.
avatar Ilija Studen Staff Sep 23. 2009. 11:21 am #7
Hi Doug,

Not a problem, we really appreciate your offer to contribute to the product :) Thanks for sharing the hack - I know that many will find it useful because it's a pretty frequent request.
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