New Release Dialog Box

Release ID

Type a name for the release.

The release ID must be unique within the product.

Dimensions CM does not record variants, versions, or revisions for a release. Make the name as specific as possible, for example:

Release 2.1.0.4 for USA

Release Template ID

Select a release template from the list.

Optional.

The available release templates are created in the Administration Console.

Description

Type a description for the new release.

Optional.

Maximum of 240 characters.

Baseline to be released

Type, or accept, the name of the baseline from which to create the release, or click the Browse button and use the Selection Wizard to find a baseline. 

Release directory

Accept, or type the name of an absolute path or path relative to the project/stream work area. directory in your work area in which to copy the items, or click the Browse button to select it.

If this field is left blank the Release object will be created but no files will be transferred. This may be useful if the release is used as a basis for a delta release.

Expand Substitution Variables

Select to enable item header substitution.

For more information, see About Creating New Items.

Automatically Overwrite Files

Select to overwrite any matching files in the release directory.

Deselect to not overwrite files. A message is displayed indicating that files were not overwritten.

Apply System Date/Time

Select to set the timestamp of the files in your working area to the current date and time.

Delta Release

Select if this is a delta of a previous release.

Previous Release

Type the ID of the release of which this release is to be a delta.

Only appears if you have selected Delta Release.