Refreshing Scenarios to the Latest Version FAQS

1. What does "Refresh Scenarios to Latest Version" do?
• This action updates all scenario steps associated with a given Load Plan step to use the latest available version of each scenario. It ensures that the Load Plan is using the most recent versions of scenarios, including those of child steps.
2. How do I refresh scenarios to the latest version?
• To refresh scenarios, select the Load Plan step in the Steps Hierarchy, right-click it, and choose Refresh Scenarios to Latest Version. Confirm by clicking OK.
3. What determines the latest version of a scenario?
• The latest version is determined by the Scenario Creation timestamp. During ODI agent execution, the latest version is identified by sorting the Scenario Version string in alphabetical ascending order and selecting the last version.
4. Can I refresh scenarios if their version is -1?
• No, the Refresh Scenarios to Latest Version option is not available for scenarios with the version number -1. This version automatically refers to the latest scenario based on lexical sorting.
5. What happens after I refresh scenarios?
• After you refresh scenarios, the Load Plan will use the most up-to-date versions of each scenario, ensuring that all steps are executing the correct version.
6. Can I refresh the scenarios for child steps as well?
• Yes, when you refresh the scenarios for a Load Plan step, it includes the scenarios of child steps as well, ensuring they are all up-to-date.
7. Why should I refresh scenarios?
• Refreshing scenarios ensures that you are working with the most recent versions, which is crucial for executing the Load Plan with the latest updates, fixes, or changes in the scenarios.
8. Can I undo the refresh action?
• No, refreshing scenarios cannot be undone. If needed, you should create a new version of the scenario instead of using the refresh option to avoid losing any important prior configurations.