Thanks for the response Murray

In the site definition box Editinf Files Part 3 there are 2 options .....
1.Edit local copies on my machine, then upload when ready.
2.Edit directly on server using local network
I have the first option checked.
This does not seem to be automatic upload on save option,.... however...its
when I OPEN the LOCALfile that it seems to log in to the server and GET the
remote copy, not present the local copy for editing.

Yes...I DO have check in and check out enabled in the Sharing Files, Part 2
box.

cheers