Create lifecycles

Use the Lifecycle Editor to create and manage lifecycles on your Fusion Manage site.

To access the Lifecycle Editor, open the main navigation menu and go to Administration > System Configurations > Lifecycle Editor.

Add a lifecycle state

1. Click Add Lifecycle.

   The New Lifecycle Creation dialog appears.

2. In the dialog, enter a name for the lifecycle (e.g., In Design, Active, or Production).

   

3. (Optional) Select Effectivity to allow a BOM editor to specify an effectivity date for an item in this state. If Effectivity is not selected, the item becomes effective on its release date.

4. Click Accept.

   The lifecycle state is added to the map.

5. Drag and drop the state to position it as needed.

Add a transition between lifecycle states

1. Hover over the edge of a lifecycle state until the transition handle appears.

   

2. Drag the handle to another lifecycle state to create a transition.

   The New Transition Creation dialog appears.

3. In the dialog, enter a name for the transition.

4. Configure the transition options:

   • Obsolete: Marks the item as no longer in use. When selected, the version and release numbers do not increase, even if the increment options are selected.
   • Increment Version: Automatically increases the item version by one.
   • Increment Release: Automatically increases the release number by one.
   • Workspace Mapping: Specifies one or more workspaces where the lifecycle transition is available.

5. Click Accept.

Edit a state or transition

1. Right-click the state or transition.
2. Click Edit.
3. Make the necessary changes and click Accept.

Delete a state or transition

1. Right-click the state or transition.
2. Click Delete.
3. Click Accept to confirm the deletion.