13.2. What-if scenarios using snapshots

Typically, project planners need to explore different scenarios for a project plan, for example, using different resources for projects, or loading resources differently. Intellisys facilitates this exploration of what-if scenarios by means of snapshots .

The option FileSave snapshot allows one to save the current state of the plan as a snapshot. The system prompts the user for a name for the snapshot. After saving a snapshot, one can continue to make changes to the project plan. If one wishes to go back to the saved snapshot, one can do so by selecting the option FileOpen saved snapshot . The system prompts the user to select the name of a saved snapshot. When the user does so, the system reverts its state to the selected snapshot.

One can save multiple snapshots during a session. These snapshots are valid for the duration of the session. Note that on exiting the program, all snapshot information is lost.

Snapshots in Enterprise The snapshot feature is available in the Enterprise only while working offline . Once a user returns to online work or exits the application, all snapshots will be lost.