The first snapshot is created when you register your Protected Actor and then automatically each time you update the Protected Actor. You should also manually create a new snapshot after making changes that impact the Actor. After you run individual PT Actions or Groups with PT Actions in them, the system will revert back to the snapshot, so any changes made to the Actor that weren't capture in a snapshot will be lost.
While not required, creating snapshots regularly is best practice. Snapshots include date and time information, so if a snapshot is older, it could potentially increase the time it takes to revert to the previous snapshot. If you know you are going to be working with PT on a specific day, taking a snapshot right before you start running Actions could save you some time.
To create a snapshot
- Launch the Director & sign in.
- Click Environment > Protected Theaters.
- Locate the Protected Actor, expand its Actions menu and click Edit.
- In the Rollback Snapshot section, click Create New Snapshot. A snapshot will be created showing the current date/time and adding "Auto-generated" for the Rollback Notes.