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Reference → Solution → DevOps → Track Changes | Git 

Image AddedTrack Changes Designer UI (Reference): Features Image RemovedThe Track Changes tools provide features for logging and tracking engineering solution changes, including Recent Changes, Version Control, Cross-Reference, Use Count, and Unused Objects . These tools enable for audit trails , and impact analysis, and solution optimization.

Access: Track Changes (in Solution Explorer)Parent Page: DevOps & Version Control (Reference)

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Navigation Pages

PagePurposePrimary Use
Recent ChangesChange log with configurable persistenceAudit trail and navigation
Version ControlTable version trackingOnline configuration sync
Cross-ReferenceObject usage locationsImpact analysis
Use CountUsage frequencyResource optimization
Unused ObjectsUnreferenced objectsCleanup candidates

Core Functions

Change Tracking

Version Control tables maintain

a summary,

summaries by Module and Configuration Table,

of the

tracking current

version

versions and last

modification

modifications of all solution elements

in a solution

. This

data

ensures consistency when connecting to Runtime for online changes.

Cross-Reference Engine

The Cross-Reference system powers

Powers multiple analysis features:

  • Find Results Panel in Designer
  • Use Count calculations
  • Unused Objects detection
  • Impact analysis for changes

Limitations

Important: Cross-Reference only detects direct object usage. Indirect references are not tracked:

Indirect Usage TypeExampleImpact
String referencesAsset("/folder1/tag1")Not detected
.Link propertyTagReference via stringNot tracked
API accessExternal applicationsNot visible
Dynamic referencesScript-generated namesNot found
OPC UA/MQTTExternal consumersNot tracked

Integration Points

With Designer

FeatureIntegrationPurpose
Find Results PanelUses Cross-Reference dataObject search
Home PageShows Recent ChangesQuick access
Runtime DiagnosticsCompares versionsOnline config
Double-click navigationFrom any table rowDirect access

With Runtime

The

Version Control data enables:

  • Online configuration verification
  • Hot reload compatibility checks
  • Change synchronization
  • Version mismatch detection

Best Practices Checklist

Regular Maintenance

  • Review Recent Changes daily
  • Check Unused Objects weekly
  • Monitor Use Count for optimization
  • Verify Cross-References before deletion

Before Removing Objects

  • Check Unused Objects table
  • Verify no indirect references
  • Confirm no external usage
  • Use Find Results for verification
  • Document removal reason

Change Management

  • Configure appropriate auto-delete settings
  • Keep audit trail for compliance
  • Export changes for version control
  • Review Version Control before deployment
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Performance Considerations

AspectRecommendationImpact
Recent Changes
(Reference)
Set auto-delete policyDatabase size
Version Control (Reference)
Cross-Reference
(Reference)
Refresh periodicallyQuery speed
Use Count
(Reference)
Review weeklyPerformance insight
Unused ObjectsClean quarterlySolution size

Troubleshooting

IssueCauseSolution
Missing referencesIndirect usageManual verification
Version mismatchUnsaved changesSave and build
Large change logNo auto-deleteConfigure cleanup
Slow navigationLarge databaseOptimize settings
Unused Objects (Reference)


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