# Request changes to a ToolCustody release

Return a checked release to its author when the agreed tool-handling requirement is still unclear.

Source: https://help.smartfact.ai/automation/guides/tooltrack-release-review-changes

Audience: Reviewer

Return a checked release to its author when the agreed tool-handling requirement is still unclear.

## Request changes to a ToolCustody release

1. **Load the current ToolCustody revision**

   Load the current ToolCustody revision

   Read the complete expected task, return and oversight results and their independently supplied answers before reviewing them.

2. **Open the saved release submission**

   Open the saved release submission

   Read the original saved tool configuration, its expected results and its retained proof. Loading it does not approve it.

3. **Request a change before release**

   Request a change before release

   A passing software check does not settle an unclear requirement. Choose Request changes when the release is not ready for your approval.

4. **Explain what needs to change**

   Explain what needs to change

   Give the author a clear correction or question to resolve before submitting another release.

5. **Return the release with your explanation**

   Return the release with your explanation

   Save the request for changes against this exact submission. This does not approve or activate it.

[Watch or practise this chapter](https://help.smartfact.ai/automation/demo?guide=tooltrack-release-review-changes&chapter=complete-task&audience=office)

The request for changes is retained with your explanation. The author must resolve it before the release can receive approval; nothing is activated.