The EDM Briefcase allows a user to check out the latest revision of an OnBase document into a virtual briefcase, and then check that document back in to OnBase. The Briefcase is located on the user's desktop, allowing for easy access to documents when logged out of OnBase, such as when traveling or working remotely. The next time the user logs back into OnBase, any revisions made to the documents can be automatically synchronized with documents in OnBase. The EDM Briefcase can also be accessed in the OnBase Client using the Briefcase Viewer.