# How to unlock a source-code under Linux? **URL:** \ **Category:** Forum\ **Tags:** Adabas-Natural, Natural, Natural-on-Linux, Natural-on-Windows-Unix\ **Created:** [December 1, 2005, 8:55pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-unlock-a-source-code-under-linux/60368 "2005-12-01T20:55:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Matthias1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc348/32.png) [@Matthias1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Matthias1)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2005, 8:55pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-unlock-a-source-code-under-linux/60368/1 "2005-12-01T20:55:39Z")
Hello all! We got a development server with an NATURAL-Environment installed. If two users try to edit a source-code at the same time, the Error NAT7600 occurs. That’s OK. But sometimes this Error happens due to a crash of a SPoD-client. Then, we have to clear this lock with the NATURAL-command “UNLOCK”. But this works only under Windows-Environment. So my question is: How to unlock a source-code under Linux? Regards, Matthias ---
**Author:** ![anon29934956](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ee7513/32.png) [@anon29934956](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/anon29934956)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2005, 9:29pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-unlock-a-source-code-under-linux/60368/2 "2005-12-01T21:29:55Z")
I checked with Natural 611 on Windows and Solaris. Map the environment. logon to the library enter “UNLOCK” into the command line A window appear providing some options to unlock the objects. Please check the NSC definition if you cannot use the UNLOCK command. Regards, Michael ---
**Author:** ![Matthias1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc348/32.png) [@Matthias1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Matthias1)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 1:09pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-unlock-a-source-code-under-linux/60368/3 "2005-12-02T13:09:52Z")
> [@mmr](#): > > I checked with Natural 611 on Windows and Solaris. > Map the environment. > logon to the library > enter “UNLOCK” into the command line Thanks for answering. But my problem is: It seems like Natural 6.1.1 PL 15 doesn’t know the command “unlock”. And the Natural 6.1.1 for Unix Documentation says: ```auto UNLOCK This command is for Natural for Windows. Back to System Commands Overview. ``` ---
**Author:** ![Matthias1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc348/32.png) [@Matthias1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Matthias1)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 1:23pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-unlock-a-source-code-under-linux/60368/4 "2005-12-02T13:23:46Z")
> [@mmr](#): > > Map the environment. Hmmm! Now I’m learning! Do I have to map the environment, even if I am already on the server? My question is then: How to map an environment under Linux? We never did this, because it’s a bit strange to map an environment that is already availalbe… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/original/3X/c/d/cd19967bb605d28a72d77eb83a1cae22f3df2eb8.svg) [@system](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 1:46pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-unlock-a-source-code-under-linux/60368/5 "2005-12-02T13:46:56Z")
Yes, the command UNLOCK works from a connected SPoD client ONLY. When you try it from an “interactive” NATURAL session, you are NOT working on an “already available” server environment, because the NDV server is a separate process ! ---
**Author:** ![Matthias1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc348/32.png) [@Matthias1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Matthias1)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 2:34pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-unlock-a-source-code-under-linux/60368/6 "2005-12-02T14:34:08Z")
> [@WoWi](#): > > Yes, the command UNLOCK works from a connected SPoD client ONLY. > > When you try it from an “interactive” NATURAL session, you are NOT working on an “already available” server environment, because the NDV server is a separate process ! Maybe a stupid question: Is the SPoD-Client only available for Windows? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/original/3X/c/d/cd19967bb605d28a72d77eb83a1cae22f3df2eb8.svg) [@system](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 4:45pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-unlock-a-source-code-under-linux/60368/7 "2005-12-02T16:45:46Z")
> [@Matthias](#): > > Maybe a stupid question: Is the SPoD-Client only available for Windows? Currently - yes. ---
**Author:** ![Matthias1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc348/32.png) [@Matthias1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Matthias1)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 5:58pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-unlock-a-source-code-under-linux/60368/8 "2005-12-02T17:58:34Z")
> [@WoWi](#): > > > [@Matthias](#): > > > > Maybe a stupid question: Is the SPoD-Client only available for Windows? > > Currently - yes. So (if I understand you correctly) it’s impossible to unlock a source code via Linux. ☹ …currently Ok, but what did Michael mean with > [@mmr](#): > > Please check the NSC definition if you cannot use the UNLOCK command. I guess NSC means Natural Security. We don’t use this product. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/original/3X/c/d/cd19967bb605d28a72d77eb83a1cae22f3df2eb8.svg) [@system](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 6:14pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-unlock-a-source-code-under-linux/60368/9 "2005-12-02T18:14:03Z")
> [@Matthias](#): > > So (if I understand you correctly) it’s impossible to unlock a source code via Linux. ☹ …currently Correct, I’m afraid. > [@Matthias](#): > > Ok, but what did Michael mean with > > > [@mmr](#): > > > > Please check the NSC definition if you cannot use the UNLOCK command. > > I guess NSC means Natural Security. We don’t use this product. Yes, NSC = Natural Security. When using NSC one can define if a user can - not unlock any object unlock his own objects unlock objects locked by anyone ---
**Author:** ![John\_Smith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/user_avatar/techcommunity.softwareag.com/john_smith/32/39012_2.png) [@John\_Smith](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/John_Smith)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2014, 8:31pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-unlock-a-source-code-under-linux/60368/10 "2014-03-20T20:31:21Z")
Hi, I had this problem today. I am using NAT63 and NSC63 on Linux, but there is no NDV running. For any reason, the session/process dropped, and I am not able to edit it again. Whenever I try it I receive a message saying that the object is locked, even the user is the same in the message. When I try to use UNLOCK command, I receive the message that I am on Local enviroment. So, is there a way to unlock the object? tks. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/original/3X/c/d/cd19967bb605d28a72d77eb83a1cae22f3df2eb8.svg) [@system](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2014, 9:10pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-unlock-a-source-code-under-linux/60368/11 "2014-03-20T21:10:10Z")
There is no “native” unlock on NAT63 for Linux, but there’s a special update for this, please talk to your friendly support rep and ask them to provide it to you. ---
**Author:** ![Matthias1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc348/32.png) [@Matthias1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Matthias1)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2014, 10:42am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-unlock-a-source-code-under-linux/60368/12 "2014-03-24T10:42:42Z")
Right. Some years ago, I got a utility from the support called UUNLOCK. It starts a Dialog like this: ```auto NATURAL V 6.3.14 PL 0 Software AG 2013 10:38:14 *****NATURAL UNLOCK COMMAND***** 2014-03-24 User MYUSER - Preliminary Version - Library SAMPLE Object name ..... * ________________________________ Library ......... SAMPLE DBID ............ 2 ___ FNR ............. 2 ___ Locked user ID .. MYUSER _ Command ===> Enter-PF1---PF2---PF3---PF4---PF5---PF6---PF7---PF8---PF9---PF10--PF11--PF12--- Exit Canc ``` How about making this tool official? ---
**Author:** ![John\_Smith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/user_avatar/techcommunity.softwareag.com/john_smith/32/39012_2.png) [@John\_Smith](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/John_Smith)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2014, 1:28am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-unlock-a-source-code-under-linux/60368/13 "2014-11-28T01:28:37Z")
hi, does anyone can provide this special update? (instead of our friendly support…) At my own risk tks. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/original/3X/c/d/cd19967bb605d28a72d77eb83a1cae22f3df2eb8.svg) [@system](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 2:40pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-unlock-a-source-code-under-linux/60368/14 "2021-04-02T14:40:22Z")