Branch

A different direction in the design process. A branch is created when you add a checkpoint and the active checkpoint is not the last checkpoint in the sequence.

Checkpoint

A stage in the design process that captures the incremental changes made after the last checkpoint.

Checkpoint Tree

A list of checkpoints in the Design Exploration session. The tree can display as a time-line or as a branched tree.

Design Exploration session

A trial and error environment to explore design changes without committing to the change.

Entry Checkpoint

A checkpoint added when there are open, modified models in session when you start Design Exploration.

Pre-modified checkpoint

Contains all unmodified versions of all models open when you start a session and of models opened during the session.