If a user crashes, the file may remain checked out. You may need to use the "Cancel Checkout" feature (usually requires administrator rights on the assignment file) to free it.
Open the .icma (Assignment) file to see the layout and all associated stories, or open an .icml (Story) file to edit a specific text block. 3. Essential Editing Features Adobe InCopy 2020 v15.1.2
Insert notes ( Cmd/Ctrl + N ) for designers without affecting text flow. If a user crashes, the file may remain checked out
Files must be stored in a shared location (server, Dropbox, Creative Cloud Files) for the check-in/check-out workflow to function. If a user crashes
Never move or rename .icml or .icma files in the operating system (Finder/Explorer). Only move them via InDesign/InCopy to avoid breaking links.