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Update a Model or Subset to the Encyclopedia

Update copies a model or subset from the toolset to the CSE. You can update and check in the updated model or update the model without checking it in. Check in places the model or subset in a read-only status on the toolset. You cannot work on this model or subset until you check it out again.

Checking the model in the first time requires add model authority.

If you are updating the model or subset, you must:

• Have checked out the model or subset
• Be the model or subset administrator
• Be an encyclopedia administrator

You are less likely to encounter conflict problems if you update the model or subset frequently when making numerous changes to it.

You can update automatically or manually, using the Toolset to resend the update.

Follow these steps:

1. Start the Toolset and verify these settings:
   1. Select Options, Encyclopedia Selection, and verify Use Client/Server Encyclopedia is checked.
   2. Cancel the Encyclopedia Selection dialog, or if necessary, select Use Client/Server Encyclopedia, and select OK.
   3. Select Options, Encyclopedia Communications, and verify that Perform file transfers for encyclopedia options is checked.
   4. Cancel the Encyclopedia Communications dialog, or if necessary, select Perform file transfers for encyclopedia options, and select OK.
2. In the Toolset, open the model or subset to resend. To open a model:
   1. Select Model, Open Model.
   2. In the Open window, select the model to open, and select Open. In the Model Action window, select Resend Last Update and OK.
3. Continue with the instructions to resend the update automatically or manually.