BranchingΒΆ

Designers are often tasked to study different options in order to determine the best option for the Owner. The Issuance Log is a tool which allows the designer to create Branches of their model.

The initial Base scheme is also known as the Base Issuance, and should be the primary working Branch. If a designer is asked to study an alternative option, create a Branch. Designers can switch between Branches as necessary.

To create a Branch, open the Issuance Log on the right sidebar.

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The Active Issuance is displayed in the top right of the application

Click the Branch symbol, give the Branch a name, and click on Create. It is possible to create a Branch off of the current working model, or off of the last saved model. By default, a Branch will be created off of the current working model.

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Creating a Branch off of the Base Branch

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Using the New Branch Wizard

Swap between Branches by clicking the arrow symbols. The current Branch is noted in the top right navigation bar. A Branching map is displayed at the bottom of the Issuance Log. Note the differences between the two One-Lines of each Branch.

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Switching between Branches

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Switching between Branches

In addition, designers can compare changes between Branches, by using the Change Tracking Workspace.