The CheckOut Command
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Purpose: To check-out a working copy of files. In a workgroup environment, using this command also determines the files' lock status.
Syntax: CSRCS CheckOut [command-switches] "file1" ["file2" …]
Abbreviation: co
Switches:
   /s – Handles files in the specified directory and all sub-directories.
   /p"ProjectName" – Performs operations on all the files in the project.
   /l – Locks the files.
   /u – Unlocks the files.
   /f – Forces the modified files to be overwritten; used in connection with /q.
   /q – Quiet mode. Does not display dialog box and status messages.
Exit code: 0 – success; 1 – otherwise.