The Universal File Opener (UFO) is a Google Chrome extension. It enhances the Google Drive and AODocs experience by allowing you to:
- open non-Google files locally on your computer using the corresponding software
- save the changes you made locally back to Google Drive or AODocs
You can see if files are locked before opening them.
 View locked files in Google Drive |
| View locked files in AODocs |
Notes:
– Only shared files are locked by UFO.
– The lock status is available only if you're using UFO as a standalone extension without the AODocs Smartbar. Learn more: What is the AODocs Smartbar?
Tip: You can also access the lock status of files by accessing your cached files. Learn more: View and manage your cached files.
View locked files in Google Drive
Hover over a non-Google file in Google Drive. A pop-up indicates whether the file is:
- locked by another user – you can't edit the file until the lock expires, but you can open it in view mode
- locked by you – if required, you can open and edit the file or unlock it
- unlocked – you can open and edit the file
View locked files in AODocs
In Team Folders and Secured Folders:
1. Open a document with a non-Google attachment.
2. Hover over the UFO button in the tool bar. A pop-up opens, indicating the lock status. Learn more: View locked files in Google Drive.
In Document Management libraries:
1. Open a document with a non-Google attachment.
2. Open the Properties tab.
3. Hover over a UFO button in the attachments list. A pop-up opens, indicating the lock status. Learn more: View locked files in Google Drive.
