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# Remove End Publ Lock

End publishing run “lock” records are used to prevent the creation of mixes in InsertPlus from interfering with the end publishing run. The Remove End Publ Lock option is used to delete old “lock” records.

To remove an end publishing run lock:

* Select `Utilities | End Publishing Run | Remove End Publ Lock` to display the End Publishing Run Locks screen.

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* Select Add.
* Select the product for which you want to remove locks.
* Press F1.
* Select Continue to remove the locks.