To make changes to a program element, you must first create an open edition of it. Versioned editions can not be changed.
To create an open edition of a project, package, class, or interface that has been versioned, select Manage > Create Open Edition from the program element's pop-up menu.
In many cases, you can also create an open edition implicitly by opening a versioned edition in a browser, making changes, and then saving your changes.
An open edition appears in VisualAge for Java windows with a timestamp that shows when
it was created. If you can not see the timestamp, click the Show Edition Names
button. Here is an
example of an open edition:
PackageA (3/28/98 4:21:15 PM)
The following table summarizes considerations for creating open editions.
Program element | Considerations |
Project or Package |
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Class or Interface |
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Method |
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Editions and Versioning
Versioning a Program Element
Replacing Editions in the Workspace (Reloading)