git-annex-4.20131024: doc/forum/Unlock_files_when_assistant_is_running__63__.mdwn

I just started using the assistant on an existing annex. I fire up the assistant like so:

    $ git annex webapp

Everything syncs and looks to be working fine. In another terminal, I then create a new file:

    $ touch testfile.txt

The assistant sees that file, immediately adds it and syncs. Ok. So now I want to edit that file.

    $ git annex unlock testfile.txt

As soon as I unlock the file, the assistant re-adds it to the annex and syncs, preventing me from editing the file. How can I edit files with the assistant running?