As a workspace administrator, you can create additional versions, so users can compare different scenarios in a model.

You must be a workspace administrator to create a version.

Note: Versions include built-in features that aren't available in standard lists. However, using many Versions (for example, more than 10) can affect performance due to their underlying block structure. Using multiple versions can significantly increase ‌model memory usage, potentially exceeding the model size. This may lead to issues where, even if the model is within the workspace size limit, it takes longer than expected to open, or fails to open, due to ‌memory usage exceeding capacity. If you experience this issue, contact Support for assistance.

Before creating multiple Versions, consider whether this functionality is necessary. If not, using a standard list may improve model performance. Learn more about the best practices for using Versions.

You can create versions by import, or manually in either the Versions pane or within a module.

To create a version manually in the Versions pane:

  1. Select Versions in the model settings bar.
  2. Select Insert.
  3. Type a name for the version.
    Create extra versions by typing each version on a new line.
  4. Select:
    • Before or After to add the version before or after an existing version in the list.
    • Select Start or End to add the version to the start or end of the list.
  5. Select an access level.
    Choose:
    • None, to hide the version.
    • Read, to create a read-only version.
    • Write, to create an editable version.
  6. Select OK.

Alternatively, you can create versions in a module.

To create a version manually in a module:

  1. Select Modules in the model settings bar, then open the module you want to create a version in.  
    Note: Your module must use Versions as a dimension in a row or column.
  2. Select the row or column that uses Versions, then select Edit > Insert.
  3. Select Before or After to add the version before or after an existing version in the list. Select Start or End to add the version to the start or end of the list.
  4. Select OK.

Note: To reorder versions, select Reorder in Versions then choose from one of the options, or drag the version into a new position.