Sync ISM Tools

When any of these tools are selected, the corresponding Windows Open or Save dialog box opens to select an ISM repository for use. The Change Management environment is used with the update tools to coordinate which changes are to be reflected in the models and repository.

You may review the history of changes made to an ISM Repository by using the View Repository History tool. This tool also allows you to undo any changes made to a repository file.

Tip: It is recommend that you save your client application file before and after performing any Sync ISM operation.

Table 1. Sync ISM Tools
If you need to …	… use this tool	Description
Create a new Repository from an existing client application model	Create Repository	transfers the current model opened in client application and generates a new Repository. This is the most common way in which an Repository is initially created.
Create a new client application model from an existing Repository	New from Repository	creates a new client application model from an existing Repository. This is used to transfer model data into other tools used for your workflow.
Update an existing repository to reflect changes made in a client application model	Update Repository	coordinates changes made to the model in the client application and coordinate some or all of those changes with an existing Repository.
Update an existing client application model to reflect changes in an Repository	Update from Repository	updates your client application's model with some or all of the changes which have been made to the Repository.