Track Changes provides a table that automatically logs changes within solutions, covering configuration adjustments, as well as the creation and deletion of solution objects. When starting Designer, the Home page shows recent changes by querying this table.

Access: Track Changes → Recent Changes

Parent Page: Track Changes Tools (Reference)


Data Persistence Settings

Modification of Auto-Delete requires Administrator privileges. Login at Designer Home with Administrator credentials to change settings.

Auto-Delete Options

SettingBehaviorUse Case
Previous SessionsDelete records from prior Designer sessionsDevelopment cleanup
After Build CommandDelete records from previous buildsBuild-based tracking
After Publish CommandDelete records from previous publishesProduction releases
Keep All ChangesDisable auto-delete (manual only)Full audit trail
Tracking Changes DisabledStop adding new recordsPerformance/privacy

Manual Deletion

With Administrator privileges:

  1. Select rows (Shift-Click or Ctrl-Click for multiple)
  2. Right-click selected rows
  3. Choose "Delete Selected Rows"

Table Columns

Default Visible Columns

ColumnDescription
Build*Build number reference
TableType*Database table type (UnsTags, AlarmItems, etc.)
RowState*Current database row state
ChangedObject*Part of object changed
UserName*User who made change
Notes*Additional change information

Additional Columns

ColumnDescription
IDUnique change identifier
VersionIDObject version
ObjectNameChanged object name
ObjIDObject instance reference
UserIDUser identifier
UserComputerComputer used
DateCreatedObject creation date
DateModifiedLast modification date

*Columns marked with * are displayed by default

Navigation

Double-click any row to navigate directly to that configuration in Designer.

See Also

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