Create versions for elements or models

Whenever a new version is created, a check-in occurs on the element or model.

Create a new version when you need to keep track of changes to an asset.

1. In the navigator, click Elements.

2. in the Elements browser, choose from the following actions.

   • Right-click the element or model you want to version and click Create Version.

   • Click the element or model you want to version. In the viewer, select the Version tab and click New Version.

3. In the Create Version window, enter an Effective Date for the version or click to select a date.

   PI System Explorer creates a new version.

4. Optional. In the Comment field, enter information on the new version.

5. Click OK.

   To indicate that more than one version exists, the icon in the browser changes to for an element or for a model.