Enables you to enter and manage internal document revisions. Note that if you open this dialog without first opening a pertinent document, all the dialog options are in view mode only.
Revision method
Allows you to select a revision numbering method for the current document. The selected method affects the value displayed under Revision Number after you select New. If you change the revision method for a document with existing revisions, the software starts a new numbering the next time you add a revision. Note that if you select Other, the software does not display a revision number after selecting New.
Revisions
Note that you cannot delete a revision when working in an integrated environment.
The revisions are controlled by SmartPlant Foundation.
Revision method
Allows you to select a revision numbering method for the current document. The selected method affects the value displayed under Revision Number after you select New. If you change the revision method for a document with existing revisions, the software starts a new numbering the next time you add a revision. Note that if you select Other, the software does not display a revision number after selecting New.
Archived
A check mark in this box indicates that the software archived a copy of the pertinent document revision.
Revision Number
Displays the revision number that complies with the selected revision method. After selecting New, the software increments the last revision by one or use the next letter in the alphabet. Also, the software allows you to type an appropriate revision number if you choose not to accept the displayed value.
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If you type a value that does not comply with the current revision method, the next time you add a new revision, the software starts a new numbering. For example, the selected revision method is P0, P1, P2 and the last revision is P3. If you add a new revision number RRR and then another one using the P0, P1, P2 method, the software displays the newly added revision as P0.
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If you type a value that complies with the numbering method but the value you is not sequential, the software increments the number of the next revision that you add. For example, the selected revision method is P0, P1, P2 and the last revision is P3. If you add a new revision number P1, the software increments the following revision to P2.
Revision Date
The date and time of the revision.
Created by
The name or the initials of the person who made the revision.
Checked by
The name or the initials of the person who checked the revision.
Approved by
The name or the initials of the person who approved the revision.
Description
Allows you to type a brief revision description.
Revision Name
The name of the revision or other identifying text. You can overwrite this text if required.
View
Allows you to open a selected archived version of the document. The software opens archived documents in view mode only.
Re-archive the last revision
Select this option if you want to re-archive any changes made to a document under its last archived revision. The software does not create a new revision for the document.
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Using Data Dictionary Manager, it is possible to determine which fields are available on the Revisions tab. To hide a specific field, set the Display to User property in the Data Dictionary to No. See Modify Properties of Database Tables in the Data Dictionary help.
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When adding a revision UDF in Data Dictionary Manager, the software automatically adds a new revision column to the Revisions grid. You can edit the revision properties as required.