Create retentivity storage

Create a retentivity storage data store to retain data of specific project nodes.

Tip: For some property values, you can use dynamic links. For more information, see Create dynamic links.
  1. Create the retentivity storage object:
    1. In the Project view pane, right-click Retentivity.
    2. Select New > Retentivity storage.
    3. (optional) In Properties, in Name, select Edit to rename the storage.
  2. Add a project node to retain its data:
    1. In Properties, next to Nodes, select Add.
    2. (optional) Select Edit to rename the node.
    3. (optional) Expand the node. In Kind, select Add Dynamic Link Set kind and create a dynamic link.
    4. (optional) Expand the node. In NodeClass, select the class of the node or select Add Dynamic Link and create a dynamic link.
  3. Specify how often new data from the selected project nodes is saved by doing one of the following:

    • In Write delay, enter milliseconds by selecting Edit.

    • In Write delay, select Add Dynamic Link and create a dynamic link.

  4. Determine if you want to retain only the changes that are already stored by doing one of the following:

    • In Delta observer enabled, set the value.

    • In Delta observer enabled, select Add Dynamic Link.