Using the publication baseline to create a new version or branch

Last Updated : Oct 29, 2014 |
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Use this procedure to create a new version or branch for a map or topic.
Before you begin
Determine if the version in the baseline is the latest version or an earlier version to help you determine if you need to create a new version or a new branch. The Newer Version column of the baseline can help you.
  • If this field displays No for the object, the version in the baseline is the latest. You should create a new version if you need to update and it’s released or you need to start working on the next release before the current release is done.
  • If this field displays Yes for the object, a newer version exists, and you need to create a new branch.
The desktop repository and Content pane of Publication Manager might be more helpful because they display a list of all versions available for the object. Publication Manager also displays which version is currently used in the publication.
  1. Open the publication in Publication Manager.
  2. Click the Baseline tab.
  3. Right-click the version for which to create a new version or branch, and then click New Version or New Branch.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    If the baseline is frozen, the New Version and New Branch options are not available. You’ll need to create a new version or branch of the publication before you can make any updates to the content.
    STEP RESULT:
    The Create version of object dialog box or Create branch of object dialog box is displayed.
  4. Complete or modify the fields on each tab of the dialog box, and then click OK.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    The fields in the dialog box are the same fields that must be completed when you create a new map or topic. The Changes field on the Version tab is mandatory for new versions and branches.
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