How to Use Snapshots
This article explains how to use Snapshots so that you can view what a structure looked like at any point in time.
Before You Start
You'll need an existing diagram to use Snapshots.
For Snapshots to work properly, your relationships need to include historical data — for example, a director relationship should have an Appointment date (and a Cessation date where relevant). See How to Create Relationships for more detail.
Steps
- Open the Diagram you want to view.
- Click the camera icon to open the Snapshot panel.
- Enter an As of date to view the structure as it existed on that date.
- To view a structure over a period of time, also enter an Until date.
- Click Apply.
The Diagram updates to show only the entities and relationships that existed at that point in time. A date or date range appears in the top left of the Diagram to confirm what you're viewing.
What You'll See
The Diagram filters to show only entities and relationships that were active during the date or date range you selected.
Tips
- Diagrams don't automatically filter to today's date — all entities and relationships are shown by default. To view the structure as it exists today, click Today next to the date field instead of entering a date, then click Apply.