Reverting data changes (and appreciating Drafts)

This article explains when and how changes can be reverted and illustrates the benefit of using Drafts.
 

Key Points

• Changes can always be reverted when they are saved in a Draft.   
• Changes cannot be reverted after being saved in a Dataset.
• The five points below, 
  • Always apply when changes are saved in a Draft;
  • Do not apply after saving changes in a Dataset.

1. Changed values are highlighted in the Data Pane (also in Worksheet cells).
2. Changed values can be reverted in the Data Pane.
3. A list of all changes (including removed positions) can be accessed through the ‘changes’ icon.  Changes can be selected and reverted.
4. The Changes Report slide shows the overall impact of changes, e.g. how planned changes impact the size and cost of the organization.
5. The Changes List details every position impacted by planned organizational changes.

Overview illustration of points 1-3.

 

Reverting changes using the Data Pane

1. Select the node with changes to be reverted.
2. Select the ‘Data’ tab.
3. Select the ‘Revert’ icon for the value to be reverted.

Reverting changes through the ‘changes’ icon

1. Select ‘changes’ icon.
2. Select the changes to be reverted.
3. Select the ‘Revert’ icon.

TIP:  Use the filters to limit the number of listed changes, by

1. Label (e.g. Title).
2. Change type:  New, Updated and Deleted positions. Note:  this approach can be used to revert the removal of positions.
3. Property.

Related articles:

• Saving Packs and Data
• Views and Drafts explained
• Editing property values
• Analyze the impact of changes with the Changes Report
• See which positions are impacted with the Changes List