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Manage Model Snapshots

You use features in the Manage Model Snapshots dialog to work with the snapshots you created during a Complete Compare session.

Note: Since a snapshot is saved with the model, open the model that contains the snapshot before you begin this procedure.

To manage model snapshots

1. Click Manage Snapshots on the Actions menu.

   The Manage Model Snapshots dialog opens.

2. In the Name list, select a snapshot with which you want to work.

   The dialog is populated with information from the saved snapshot. The following features appear in the dialog:

   Delete

   Deletes the selected snapshot.

   Left Model/Right Model

   Displays the path (read-only) for the model with which the snapshot is saved.

   Description

   Displays the description of the snapshot. Use the tools above the text entry area to cut, copy, paste, or edit text.

3. Click OK.

   Your changes are saved and the dialog closes.

More information:

Save a Complete Compare Snapshot

Load a Complete Compare Snapshot

Generate an Alter Script

You can generate an alter script based on the changes made during your compare session. For example, if you are working with a database you reverse engineered to a model, you can generate an alter script that includes the changes made during the compare session.

To generate an alter script

1. Click the Left Alter Script or Right Alter Script icon in the Resolve Differences dialog.

   The Alter Script Schema Generation dialog opens.

2. Follow the prompts to preview, print, save, and generate the schema.