Page History

SolutionHistory Commands

Open Selected Build: If the selected Line is a Build with a Backup available, it opens the solution as it was on that build. 

Update Selected Plugin: If a plugin is selected and it has a newer version, the contents is updated to the newer plugin version.

History Interface

Command Buttons

History Table

Table Columns

Event Types

Tracked Events

Build Management

Opening Previous Builds

To restore a previous build:

1. Select Build Entry
   • Must have HasBackup = true
   • Shows backup icon
2. Click Open Selected Build
   • Prompts for confirmation
   • Warns about current changes
3. Restoration Process
   • Current solution saved as recovery
   • Selected build loaded
   • History entry created

Build Information

Each build entry shows:

Plugin Management

Plugin History Tracking

The history maintains complete plugin lifecycle:

Updating Plugins

Process for plugin updates:

1. Identify Updates
   • HasUpdate column = true
   • Update button enabled
2. Select Plugin Entry
   • Click plugin history row
   • Review current version
3. Click Update Selected Plugin
   • System creates backup
   • Applies new version
   • Records in history

Update Validation

Before updating:

• Current state backed up
• Dependencies checked
• Conflicts identified
• User confirmation required

History Filtering

View Options

Filter history by:

Backup Management

Backup Storage

Backups stored in: Solution-Data\Backup\

Backup Settings

Configured in Solution Settings:

Audit Trail Features

Compliance Support

History provides:

Export Options

History can be exported for:

• Audit reports
• Compliance documentation
• Change analysis
• Project documentation

Best Practices

Regular Review

• Check history weekly
• Monitor build errors
• Track plugin updates
• Review user activity

Backup Strategy

• Enable build backups for major changes
• Keep milestone builds
• Archive before updates
• Test restoration procedure

Plugin Management

• Document plugin sources
• Test updates in development
• Keep previous versions
• Track dependencies

Troubleshooting

See Also

• Solution Settings & Tools (Reference) - Parent section
• Solution Import Plugin (Reference) - Plugin installation
• Runtime Build and Publish (Reference) - Build process
• Solution Export (Reference) - Creating backups

Solution History Table Columns

Check out Working with DataGrid for general information about interaction with DataGrid. 

Property

Description

ID

Identifies each event or entry uniquely in the solution's history.

VersionID

Specifies the version of the solution associated with the event.

EventSource

Indicates what triggered the event, like a user action or system process.

SourceName

Names the source (module or component) responsible for the event.

SourceSettings

Describes the source's configuration settings or parameters at the event time.

PluginVersion

Shows the version of the plugin involved in the event.

VersionString

Represents the version details, including build number or revision, as a string.

ReadOnly

Flags the item as read-only, preventing modifications.

HasUpdate

Signals if an update is available for the item.

Locked

Locks the item for editing or use, due to security or workflow reasons.

Preview

Provides a summary or preview of the event or changes.

TargetModel

Identifies the specific model or part of the solution affected by the event.

ProductVersion

Records the product or solution's overall version at the event time.

Build

Shows the solution’s build number at the time of the event.

BuildErrors

Lists any errors encountered during the event's build process.

UserID

Identifies the user who initiated or is associated with the event.

Username

Records the username of the individual associated with the event.

HasBackup

Indicates the existence of a backup for this specific event or solution state.

DateModified

Records the date and time of the event's last modification.

DateCreated

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