Edit an object in DRM
In IXIA Dynamic Release Management (DRM), if you edit an object in more than one Branch, you can choose whether to edit the object in some or all of the branches that use it.
Objects can be in multiple branches, and IXIA CCMS Web tracks all the branches that contain the object. This includes topics, images, and maps. When you edit an object in more than one branch, you can select a specific branch that contains the topic you want to edit.
If you choose to edit the object in only some branches, then the object is forked. This means a new instance of the object is created in the branches that you selected, and all your changes apply to this new instance. However, the object remains the same in the branches that you did not select. Two instances of the object now exist, and you can update them independently.
Unavailable branches
- The branch type prevents editing, such as Closed branches
- You might not be able to edit the object due to Content Level Security
In this case, you must fork the object. You cannot edit the object in all branches because you cannot select some branches. However, you can still choose which branches to fork in if more than one branch is available.
Automatic forking
CCMS Web automatically forks objects in some situations to simplify managing content across multiple branches. For example, if an object is in multiple read-only branches and only one branch allows editing, the object is automatically forked when you edit it. However, you still receive notification before an object is automatically forked.