Remote Working

EEforce supports offline workflows for users who need to work outside the network - remote sites, travel, or environments without reliable server connectivity.

How It Works

1. Export a design as a ZIP package (checks it out on the server)  
2. Work offline using the ZIP contents  
3. Import the updated package back (creates a new version)

The design remains locked on the server while you have it exported. Other users can view it in read-only mode but cannot edit until you import or cancel.

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Exporting a Design for Remote Work

Requires: Contributor or Manager role. Container must be checked in.

1. Select the project in the Project Explorer.
2. Select the container in the Containers panel.
3. Right-click the container -> Remote Working -> Export Package.
4. In the file dialog, choose a save location and filename for the ZIP package.
5. Click Save.

The ZIP file contains all design files for the latest version. The container is now marked as Checked Out on the server.

INFO

The exported ZIP is a self-contained package. You can copy it to a USB drive, email it, or transfer it by any means.

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Working with the Exported Package

1. Extract the ZIP to a local folder.
2. Open and edit the design files using your normal tools (Xpedition, PADS Professional).
3. When done, keep all modified files in the same folder structure.

WARNING

Do not rename or restructure the folder layout inside the package. EEforce expects the same structure when importing back.

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Importing a Remotely Updated Design

Requires: You must have the container checked out (via the export step).

1. Select the project in the Project Explorer.
2. Select the checked-out container in the Containers panel.
3. Right-click the container -> Remote Working -> Import Package.
4. In the folder browser, select the folder containing your updated design files.
5. Wait for the upload to complete. Monitor progress in the Operation Logs panel.

The import creates a new version of the container and releases the lock (checks it in).

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Cancelling a Remote Check-Out

If you decide not to import your changes:

1. Right-click the checked-out container.
2. Click Cancel Check-Out (Discard Editing).
3. Confirm the cancellation.

The lock is released and no new version is created.

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Tips for Remote Working

Scenario	Recommendation
Slow upload connection	Enable chunked uploads in Settings before importing
Multiple designers need to work remotely	Export different containers to different people never the same container
Long-term remote work	Communicate with your team so they know the container is locked
Lost or corrupted export ZIP	Cancel the check-out on the server and re-export