Make edits in the draft version of a Site without them showing in the published version of the site. Once you have finished editing, aligning and managing data, you then publish the draft version. Any changes will then be included in the published version of the site. It is crucial to execute this operation during periods of low website traffic.
A draft version of the site is created when you click Edit Site. After completing data management within the draft version, follow these steps to publish a draft site.
After completing the changes within the draft version, follow these steps to publish a draft site.
If you are ready to publish now, click Publish button.
Click Publish changes and the changes to the site will be available.
To delete all changes click Discard changes.
Caution: Discarding a draft will delete all of the changes, and these changes cannot be restored.
To stop the publishing process, click Exit draft and the draft will not be published but it will be saved.
Advanced Publishing (NavVis Professional and Enterprise only)
Before publishing a draft, you can view a draft change log to see all edits that have been made to the draft version. This allows you to review and verify changes before they are applied to the published site. The draft change log feature is available only in NavVis IVION Pro and Enterprise.
If you want to review the changes made to the site click View draft changes.
Click View draft changes and the Draft Changelog is displayed. This screen provides an insight into what changes were made, who made them, and allows for a thorough review before the draft is published. It also shows the date and time the site was last published.
Note: No changes can be made to any of the activity shown on the Draft Changelog screen.
FAQ
What should I do if I want to review my draft changes before publishing?
You can click on 'View draft changes' to see what modifications have been made and who made them before deciding to publish.
Is it possible to cancel the publishing process once I start it?
Yes, you can click Cancel to return to the publishing options without publishing your draft.
What options do I have if I decide not to publish my draft?
You can choose to Exit draft to save your changes without publishing, or Discard changes to delete all edits made in the draft.
How can I ensure that my site updates are made during a suitable time?
It is advisable to publish your draft during periods of low website traffic to minimize disruption.
Will my changes be saved if I exit the draft without publishing?
Yes, if you click Exit draft, your changes will be saved in the draft version.
Where can I find the site's last published date?
Go to the IVION menu and clickView draft changes. The Draft Changelog shows all changes made to the site, including the date and time of the last publish and who performed it. Note: this date reflects when a site admin last published a draft — it is not related to the NavVis IVION software release date.