You can only lock or unlock items if you have the Lock/unlock report item privilege. Privileges are configured in the Control Panel. |
You can lock either single report items or composite groups containing multiple report items. A locked item is protected against any modification.
What is possible with a locked item:
View properties.
Move the item inside the template.
What is impossible with a locked item:
Modify properties.
Remove the item from the template.
For example, you can lock a composite group containing complex calculations that have been validated and approved. With the lock, you make sure that the items are not changed by accident.