Problems working with eclipsed files in an Office application

In general, if you rename or delete an eclipsed file, the operation is performed only on the view-private object that is eclipsing the Rational® ClearCase® element.

An exception occurs when the view-private file is being edited in an Office application. The application maintains a lock on the file, which prevents access by any other program.

To fix this problem, close the file or use the Rational ClearCase integration with Office.