Apache OpenOffice (AOO) Bugzilla – Issue 18730
Notify the user when a file in read only mode is closed by the other user
Last modified: 2013-08-07 15:12:27 UTC
When a file is already open by a user and other user open it, a notification should be send to second user warning him that file is already open and asking what to do: "Open in read only" or "To be notified when the file is closed"... So, "To be notified..." is choose, when the file is closed by first user the second will be notified and the file is updated with the changes made by the first user and the second can start use the file in read write mode... Got it? (sorry my bad english) Well, this is only a idea for a enhancement to Ooo, 'cause MSExcel do it and is a usefull tool for many users... Thanx !
Hi Bettina, 1 4 u. Frank
As the competitor has integrated collaboration functionality, it makes much sense there. Collaboration is not a defined keyfeature for OO.o 2.0 and far away from implementation. Perhaps it could be considered then (in Office later).
Could a developer check whether this belongs in component framework rather than spreadsheet?
Yes i would find it very useful if I was notified that a file was already in use and asked if I wanted to open in Read-only mode, be notified of file avialblitity, or just not to open the fiel at all. I am upgrading today to OO.o 3.0 RC1. I am hoping maybe this was addressed.
Nope Version 3.0 RC1 made the problem worse. now it tries to open the document reguardless if the file is in use. At least before it said in the Title bar (Read-Only)
To grep the issues easier via "requirements" I put the issues currently lying on my owner to the owner "requirements".