What this does
A pay run is shared work, so only one computer may change it at a time. The computer that opens the run takes a lease on it. Other computers see the run as read-only.
What you see
- While another computer has it. "Being edited by {name} on {device}. This run is read-only here until they close it."
- Offline. "Offline: a shared pay run can be changed only while online. It is read-only for now."
- If this computer loses its hold. "This device lost its hold on the pay run, so it is read-only now."
- If the lease cannot be taken. "Could not reserve this pay run: {message}"
In each case choose Try again after the other computer closes the run or you are online.
How it works
- When you open a pay run, your computer asks for a lease. It lasts 5 minutes.
- While the run is open, the app renews the lease.
- When you close the run, the lease is released.
- An expired lease can be taken by anyone.
What read-only means on the run
You cannot calculate, approve, pay, hold, correct, reverse, mark paid or change the grid. You can still view it.
Good to know
- Everything else stays editable offline.
- The pay runs list does not show leases.
- A Viewer cannot take a lease.
- A lease has no effect without the Cloud add-on.