Version Control

Parser version control allows Docparser customers to easily save versions of parsers and restore them to an active state. 

Gaining Access to Parser Version Control

Version control is a premium feature and at this time is available for free for active customers with the following Docparser plans:

• Business
• Enterprise

Customers on our Professional plan can gain access to version control by purchasing an add on subscription.

Getting Started with Parser Version Control

You can access version control from the parsers page via the parser actions section. Pick a parser you want to have a backup of and click on the version control icon.

For those using List View this will be located within the far right actions column:

If you have Panel View you will find the version control icon on the right of your parser panel.

At first you will see a list displaying a message of no versions exist for this parser — this is because you have not created one yet! So let’s walk through creating one.

Creating a Parser Version

Next click on the CREATE NEW VERSION button and enter a version name and notes about your version.

Now you will see your version listed on the versions page.

Once we have versions in place, we can restore them easily. Just select RESTORE for the version you want to bring back to an active state. The rules logic nested within the saved version will become active inside your parser.

Restoring a Version

To restore a saved parser version, simply click on the RESTORE button. There you will be prompted about saving a backup of the current version (in case you have not already done so manually).

Click YES if you wish to create a version of the current parser logic. Choose NO if this is not necessary.

Since your current parser will be absent without a saved version — we do want to ensure that you have a backup.

Pick your choice here and then your version will be restored and you should notice that it is now marked as active. The logic of that version will also be displayed within your parser.

Other Functions

Edit

Click to change the name or notes of a saved variation.

Delete

Click to remove a saved variation. Note deleting a parser does not change your active filter logic.

⚠️ Please note that Version Control is included on the Business Plan and upward. It is available as an add-on on the rest of the Plans.

⚠️ Notes about downgrading: Because Version Control feature is only available for customers starting on a Business plan, if you have Version Control activated and then downgrade to a lower plan this feature will be deactivated automatically and you'll lose the capability of backing up your parsers. If you upgrade again, Version Control will be activated again.