To manage different versions of your compiled API and save them in the database, you use compilation branches. Compilation branches are managed in a separate pane on the start page. Here you can select the compilation branch that you want to use, display the existing compilation branches, create compilation branches, edit compilation branches, and delete compilation branches.
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Managing versions (compilation branches)
Selecting and using compilation branches
Working with the API Designer > Managing versions (compilation branches) > Selecting and using compilation branches
To select and use compilation branches
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On the menu bar, click View | Start page.
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On the start page, expand the Compilation branches pane.
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In the Compilation branches pane, in the Compilation branch identifier list, click the compilation branch that you want to use.
TIP: If you do not want to use a compilation branch, click
Use master status.
Related topics
Creating compilation branches
Working with the API Designer > Managing versions (compilation branches) > Creating compilation branches
To use a compilation branch
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On the menu bar, click View | Start page.
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On the start page, expand the Compilation branches view.
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In the Compilation branches view, click
Manage name of branches.
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In the Manage compilation branches window, click
Add.
A new entry Unknown is added at the end of the list.
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In the list, click Unknown.
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In the Identifier field, enter a unique name for the compilation branch.
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(Optional) In the Description field, enter a description for the compilation branch. This description may explain, for example, the intended purpose of the compilation branch.
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Click
Save.
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Editing compilation branches
Working with the API Designer > Managing versions (compilation branches) > Editing compilation branches
To edit existing compilation branches
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On the menu bar, click View | Start page.
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On the start page, expand the Compilation branches pane.
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In the Compilation branches pane, click
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In the Manage compilation branches dialog, click the compilation branch that you want to edit in the list.
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In the Identifier field, enter a unique name for the compilation branch.
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(Optional) In the Description field, enter a description for the compilation branch. This description may explain, for example, the intended purpose of the compilation branch.
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Click