Kenesto feature · Smart file locking

Stop team members from overwriting each other’s work.

Kenesto automatically locks files when you open them. Vault Mode is also available for full manual check-out control- so nobody can overwrite each other’s work, and you always know who has a file locked.

Automatic Auto Lock Manual Vault Mode check-out See who has it locked
Kenesto smart file locking panel — Auto Lock protection and Vault Mode Check-Out / Check-In, with visibility into who has each file locked
How smart file locking works

Two locking modes. Zero conflicts.

No manual coordination- Kenesto locks documents automatically, or semi-automatically in Vault Mode, as your team works.

AUTO LOCK

Automatic protection the moment a file opens

When someone opens a document, everyone else automatically gets View Only access.

VAULT MODE

Full manual control with Check-Out / Check-In

Designate any folder as a Vault and require an explicit check-out before a file can be edited. No one else can edit a checked-out file until it is checked back in.

NO OVERWRITES

Prevent accidental overwrites, automatically

Kenesto’s automatic file locking and Vault Mode prevent team members from overwriting each other’s work.

FULL VISIBILITY

See who has a file checked out, any time

Every document shows who's currently editing it- no more guessing or asking around.

See it in action

Watch smart file locking at work.

A short demo of how Auto Lock and Vault Mode check-out keep your team from overwriting each other's work.

Built for CAD teams, not general file storage

Kenesto is a cloud-based document management system designed for engineers and designers. With Kenesto Drive, CAD and other applications work directly with cloud documents just like a local drive, with automatic locking and check-out control built into every file and folder.

  • AES-256 encryption with backup and disaster-recovery protocols
  • Built on AWS — S3 and EC2 cloud infrastructure
  • Certified SolidWorks and Autodesk Solution Partner, and a DraftSight partner

Smart file locking is one piece of the platform.

Version control, secure sharing, tasks, workflows, categories, and a built-in viewer all live alongside it — explore more of Kenesto's features.

Explore more of Kenesto's features