New/Edit Preservation Rule dialog box

In the New Preservation Rule dialog box, add a preservation rule for an item type.

In the Edit Preservation Rule dialog box, change the preservation rule for an item type.

Field Description
Item Type

Select the item type to which to apply the rule.

The list includes all the item types in the current product for which a rule has not been specified.
Rule

Select the preservation rule for the item type:

  • Normal. An output file from a build is stored as a normal item revision, with the file stored in a Dimensions CM item library.

  • External. An output file from a build that is stored outside a build area. It is represented as an item revision, but the item file is not stored in a Dimensions CM item library.

    You can get or check out the item revision, in which case the external file is copied to your work area.

  • Placeholder. An output file from a build that can be inside or outside a build area. It is represented as an item revision, but the item file is not stored in a Dimensions CM item library, and you cannot get or check out the item file.

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