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# Unlocking a Work Set

When the data assembly process is run, the associated work set is locked for a set period of time. The default time is 15 minutes but can be changed by the user during the data assembly process.

If a work set is locked by another user, you cannot select the work set and cannot run the data assembly process.

{% hint style="info" %}
A work set lock can only be removed by the user who placed the lock, or a user with Admin rights.
{% endhint %}

If the work set is locked, the name of the user who locked it will show in the column labeled 'Locked by' and an unlock icon will show in the icons *if the user viewing the work set window has unlock rights.* The unlock icon will be the second from the right and is a key with a line through it.

<figure><img src="/files/XmZKdW5YvjRuww0vKWQr" alt=""><figcaption><p>Locked work set</p></figcaption></figure>

To unlock the work set (remove the lock) click on the unlock icon. The 'Locked by' name will be removed, and a message will show on the screen that the lock was successfully removed.

<figure><img src="/files/snrh1C9Jy3PQpAvx6qIV" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>