An integral part of Changesets is the usage of the lifecycle system. To use the functionality of a Changeset, you need to unlock, accept, and publish it.

A Changeset has a status determined by the lowest of the statuses that its objects have. For example, if a Changeset contains a number of objects, each having a different status, such as Draft, Accepted, and Published, it receives the Draft status, the lowest status in this case. If one of these objects is edited and receives the In development status, the Changeset receives the In development status as well. Also, when you promote a Changeset that contains objects that other users work on, the Changeset keeps the In development status.

• If the Changeset has the In development status, you can make it a draft. To do so, click the Changeset and then click Unlock in the Publication Workflow pane on the right. Enter a description of the changes and click OK. The Changeset receives the Draft status.
• If the Changeset has the Draft status, you can accept it. Click the Changeset, click Accept in the Publication Workflow pane on the right, and then click Yes. The Changeset receives the Accepted status.
• If the Changeset has the Accepted status, you can publish it. Click the Changeset, click Publish in the Publication Workflow pane on the right, and then click Yes. The Changeset receives the Published status. When a Changeset receives the Published status, it automatically becomes deactivated.

You cannot accept or publish objects individually.

You may delete an inactive Changeset. To do so, verify that "Show inactive Changesets" is selected, click the Changeset, and then click Delete in the Other Actions pane on the right.