API Reference > imodeljs-backend > iModels > BriefcaseDb > open open MethodStatic Open a briefcase file and return a new BriefcaseDb to interact with it. open(requestContext: ClientRequestContext, args: OpenBriefcaseProps): Promise<BriefcaseDb> Parameter Type Description requestContext ClientRequestContext The context for authorization to acquire locks args OpenBriefcaseProps parameters that specify the file name, and options for opening the briefcase file Returns - Promise<BriefcaseDb> Defined in core/backend/src/IModelDb.ts Line 2275 Last Updated: 29 November, 2022