3 Steps to Achieve Versioning and Drafts

Open a Flow in any Solution

Access the Power Automate portal and select any flow from any solution you want to work on.

Click on Edit Flow

Enter the editing mode by clicking on “Edit Flow”.

Check Version History 

Here, you can find all your older versions. You can restore any version you want. Additionally, developers can compare versions, see who made what changes, and understand the evolution of the flow.

The new designer in Power Automate brings significant improvements over the old designer by automating versioning and draft management, enhancing collaboration, and providing a more efficient and reliable process for managing flows.

Create Draft Flows

With Power Automate, you can create draft flows and iterate on them by making errors, changes, and corrections as much as needed. Your current version will continue to work properly, and you can publish your draft whenever required.

Indicator

Stay informed about the state of the flow with an indicator that shows whether the flow is in Draft, Latest Version, or Published status. This indicator is visible next to the flow title.

Review & Compare Version History

Understand the differences between versions by reviewing the changes. You can view flow versions grouped by date with indicators for the latest version, published, and past published versions. Developers can compare different versions to see what changes were made and who made them.

Automatic Versioning by Importing a Flow

When you import a flow into a solution, it will automatically start showing versioning. Although the previous versions will not be available, new versions created after importing will be tracked.

1. Track Changes

Versioning allows you to easily identify what changes were made and by whom, providing a clear change log for your flow. This detailed record of modifications enhances accountability and helps you understand decision-making processes and responsibilities.

2. Revert to Previous Versions for Quick Fixes

With versioning, you can quickly resolve issues with the latest release by reverting to a previous version. This feature supports thorough testing and validation, allowing developers to return to stable versions and ensuring that new changes do not disrupt the workflow.

3. Improve Collaboration with Team

Versioning facilitates effective team collaboration by allowing multiple team members to work on the same flow without losing previous work. It supports concurrent development, enabling different team members to work on separate features or fixes simultaneously without conflict.

In conclusion, the new designer in Power Automate streamlines versioning and drafts, making flow management more efficient and collaborative. By using these features, you can ensure that your automation processes are robust, well-documented, and easily maintainable.

These versions and drafts can be handled not only in Power Automate but the whole Power Platform. Know more about how you can use version control to benefit your business with Sunflower Lab. Contact Us today and our team will be happy to assist you further.