Create a New Branch

Create a new branch to allow team members to collaborate or work independently.

A new branch can be created only by the owner or by the shared users with editor role permissions.
  1. Right-click the input file, select Altair One > Version Tree.
  2. To create a new branch and manage the changes, choose one of the following:
    • Right-click the version and select New Branch .
    • Select a version and click from the version toolbar.


    Figure 1. New Branch
  3. In the new branch dialog box, provide:
    1. For Branch Name, enter a specific name for the new branch.
    2. For Description, enter a description of the branch.


    Figure 2. Enter Branch Details
  4. Click OK.
    A new branch is created.


    Figure 3. New Branch

    Click to view or hide the properties of the branch.

  5. To create a version in the new branch, select the version and choose one of the following:
    • Right-click and select Make Current
    • Click Make Current from the version toolbar.


    Figure 4. Switch to the Current Version

    The branch version is now editable and allows you to create as many versions as needed.

  6. Click to hide the other branches and view the selected branch.
    Figure 5. Show the Branch Files