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Understanding Generation History

Every tent maintains a complete history of all generations - each time you create a tent or make significant changes, a new generation is created. This allows you to explore different directions and always return to a previous version if needed.

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What is a Generation?

A generation is a complete snapshot of your tent at a specific point in time:
  • Initial Generation: The first version created from your original prompt
  • Iteration Generation: Updates made through chat-based editing
  • Reverted Generation: When you go back to a previous version
Each generation includes:
  • Complete HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code
  • All brand settings and uploaded assets
  • Timestamp and creator information
  • Generation type and notes

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Viewing Generation History

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Accessing History

From Tent Details:
  1. Navigate to your tent’s details page
  2. Click on the “Generations” tab
  3. View the complete list of all generations
From Tent Editor:
  1. Open the tent editor
  2. Look for the generation history panel
  3. Click on any previous generation to preview it

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Generation Information

Each generation shows: Basic Details:
  • Generation number (sequential)
  • Creation date and time
  • User who created it
  • Generation type (Initial, Iteration, Reverted)
Content Preview:
  • Thumbnail of the tent at that point
  • Brief description of changes made
  • Status (Completed, Failed, In Progress)
Actions Available:
  • Preview the generation
  • Revert to this generation
  • Compare with current version
  • Download the code

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Reverting to a Previous Generation

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Step-by-Step Process

1. Select the Target Generation:
  • Browse through your generation history
  • Click on the generation you want to revert to
  • Review the preview to confirm it’s what you want
2. Confirm the Revert:
  • Click “Revert to This Generation”
  • Review the confirmation dialog
  • Understand that this will create a new generation
3. Complete the Revert:
  • The system creates a new generation with the reverted content
  • You’re taken to the tent editor with the reverted version
  • All changes since that generation are lost

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What Happens During Revert

Code Restoration:
  • All HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is restored to that point
  • Brand settings are preserved from the target generation
  • Uploaded assets remain available
New Generation Created:
  • A new “Reverted” generation is created
  • This becomes your current active generation
  • Previous generations remain in history
Data Preservation:
  • Form submission data is preserved
  • Analytics data remains intact
  • Published URLs continue to work

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When to Revert

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Good Reasons to Revert

Experimentation Gone Wrong:
  • You tried a new design direction that didn’t work
  • Multiple changes created conflicts
  • The tent no longer matches your vision
Accidental Changes:
  • Unintended modifications were made
  • Important content was accidentally removed
  • Brand guidelines were violated
Performance Issues:
  • Recent changes caused layout problems
  • Mobile responsiveness was broken
  • Form functionality was compromised

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Alternatives to Reverting

Before Reverting, Consider:
  • Can you fix the issue with targeted edits?
  • Would a few specific changes solve the problem?
  • Is there a middle ground between versions?
Incremental Fixes:
  • “Revert just the hero section styling”
  • “Keep the new content but fix the layout”
  • “Restore the original colors but keep the new sections”

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Best Practices

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Before Making Major Changes

Create Checkpoints:
  • Make a mental note of good stopping points
  • Consider the current generation as a “save point”
  • Plan your changes in logical groups
Test Incrementally:
  • Make one major change at a time
  • Test thoroughly before proceeding
  • Keep track of what works and what doesn’t

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Managing Generation History

Regular Cleanup:
  • Archive or delete old generations you won’t need
  • Keep only meaningful versions in active history
  • Document significant changes in generation notes
Naming Conventions:
  • Use descriptive names for important generations
  • Tag experimental versions clearly
  • Mark stable, production-ready versions

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Advanced Revert Options

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Partial Reverts

Selective Restoration:
  • Revert only specific sections or elements
  • Keep some changes while undoing others
  • Mix and match from different generations
Code-Level Reverts:
  • Revert specific CSS rules or HTML elements
  • Restore individual JavaScript functions
  • Fix isolated issues without full revert

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Comparison Tools

Generation Comparison:
  • Side-by-side view of different generations
  • Highlight differences between versions
  • Identify specific changes made
Change Tracking:
  • See exactly what changed between generations
  • Understand the impact of each modification
  • Make informed decisions about reverts

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Troubleshooting Reverts

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Common Issues

Revert Not Working:
  • Check if you have permission to revert
  • Verify the target generation is complete
  • Ensure no conflicts with current settings
Unexpected Results:
  • Review what the target generation actually contained
  • Check if brand settings were different
  • Verify uploaded assets are still available
Data Loss Concerns:
  • Form submissions are always preserved
  • Analytics data remains intact
  • Only the tent code is reverted

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Recovery Options

If Revert Goes Wrong:
  • You can always revert again to a different generation
  • Previous generations remain available
  • No permanent data loss occurs
Finding Lost Content:
  • Browse through generation history
  • Look for specific content in previous versions
  • Use comparison tools to identify differences

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