Method Versioning: How to view and use Method Revision History - Tip245

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Welcome back to Get Empowered! In the last Empower tip-of-the-week blog for Empower Chromatography Data System, we learned about Method Versioning as it applies to Method Validation Protocols and Processing Methods (Tip #244). 

In this week’s tip, we will conclude our series on Method Versioning, focusing on Method Revision History.
 

ENVIRONMENT

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PROCEDURE

STEP 1
When you create a new method, it starts at version 1. If you recall from the previous tips in this series: 
•    If you modify the method and save it with the same name, the version increments.  
•    If you take an older version and Save As Current in Method Properties, it creates a new version (figure 1).

STEP 2
You can trace the origin of a version which varies depending on how it was created (figure 2).

STEP 3
If you print the method, the Revision History section documents the path taken to create all versions (figure 3).

It’s that easy!
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Final Note: This can be done with either the Pro or QuickStart interface.