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# Work in the Pedigree window

Use the Pedigree window to view how objects are related in time and origin.

You can view the pedigree of items, projects, and baselines (which shows related releases). You can also select an object in the Pedigree window to perform some tasks with it, such as checking it out.

To open the Pedigree window:

- In an Items list, select an item, and select Item | Pedigree.

- In a Projects and streams list, select a project/stream, and select Project | Pedigree or Stream | Pedigree.

- In a Baselines list, select a baseline, and select Baseline | Pedigree.

To save a pedigree display as a file:

1. In the Pedigree window, click the Save button in the toolbar.

2. In the Save Pedigree Display dialog box, select the folder in which you want to save the file and enter the filename.

3. Click Save.

To customize the Pedigree window:

Use the following toolbar buttons.

Button | Action
--- | ---
| Resize the pedigree to fit the window.
| Magnify or reduce the pedigree.
| Show or hide the window background.
| Change the color of the text.
| Change the color of the connecting lines.
| Show or hide the time and branch axes.
| Switch the time axis and branch axis.
| Select all objects.
| Clear all objects.
| Use straight connecting lines.
| Use rounded connecting lines.
| Use arc connecting lines.

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See also:

- About the Pedigree window
- View baseline pedigree
- View a project/stream pedigree
- View items

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