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Creating a New Revision

What

CreatingCreate a new filesetFileset isrevision when you need to update an existing Fileset without losing the sameearlier as it always has been, but in some way, shape or fashion we need the ability to create new fileset revisions before we can use them.version.

When/Why

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How

AddingAdd a new revision is done from the "Manage Revisions"Revisions view by clicking the plus icon:

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Editing Fileset Revisions Removing/Deleting a Revision