Viewing and managing file versions


    After opening a file from a Version Cue workspace, you can quickly access the file's previous version thumbnails, version comments, and version dates using the Versions dialog box. You can work with an earlier version by making a copy of it to become your current version. You can also delete earlier versions to recover hard-disk space or simplify your workflows.

    The Versions dialog box displays a thumbnail, comments, and a date for each file version.
    The Versions dialog box displays a thumbnail, comments, and a date for each file version.

    Note: When you open a file version that is earlier than the current version, the document that opens is a temporary file. If desired, you can save the open document to a new file, a different Version Cue project, or a different folder in the Version Cue project, or you can use the Versions dialog box to add a new file version based upon the earlier version.

To view a file's versions:

  1. In Illustrator CS, InCopy CS, InDesign CS, or Photoshop CS, choose File > Open.
  2. Click Version Cue Version Cue button (Windows) (Windows) or Version Cue button (Mac OS) (Mac OS).
  3. Open the file from the Version Cue workspace Workspace icon (Windows) or Workspace icon (Mac OS) and project Project icon (Windows) (Windows) or Project icon (Mac OS) (Mac OS) that is hosting it.
  4. Choose File > Versions.
  5. Do any of the following in the Versions dialog box:
    • To open an earlier version in its own document window, select the version and click View Version.
    • To delete a version, select the version and click Delete.
    • To create a new file version from an older version, select the version and click Promote To Current Version. Enter a comment for the new version and click Continue.