How long can data be checked-out?
• The system does not impose a time limit. However, to facilitate access to the data by other users, the data should only remain checked out for as long as needed for the editing to be accomplished. Once the edit is made, the changes are Upload All Changes to National Database and then the record is Checked In. • There is a method to administratively release locks on the data for cases where data has been checked out for an unduly long period of time. This will be accomplished by the Soils Hotline staff.
