Picky Syncing & Bulk Apply for Setting Which Fields to Sync

Overview

Selective Sync lets you choose exactly which fields to update when syncing a Workspace Solution Capability with its linked Template Solution Capability. Instead of an all-or-nothing resync that overwrites every field at once, you can now review each change individually, select only the fields you want to update, and leave the rest untouched.

Who can use this

Selective Sync is available to all workspace users who have permission to edit Solution Capabilities. The feature applies to Workspace Solution Capabilities that are linked to a Template Solution Capability.

Key concepts

When a Template Solution Capability is updated by your organization's template administrators, the linked Workspace Solution Capabilities may fall out of sync. Previously, resyncing meant accepting all template changes at once. With Selective Sync, you now have granular control over which fields to update.

The fields you can selectively sync include: name, family, subfamily, suggested mappings (grouped by catalog), applicable products, main components, and responsibility functions (provider, integrator, and end user including content, origination, and responsible role for each).

How to use Selective Sync

From a Solution Capability detail page

1. Open a Solution Capability that has updates available

Navigate to Implementation > Solution Capabilities and open a Solution Capability. In the Management sidebar, look for the Link Status field. If the template has been updated since your last sync, you will see an Updates Available button instead of the usual "Synced" status.

2. Review and select fields to sync

Click the Updates Available button. A modal opens titled Select Fields to Sync, showing every field that differs between your Workspace Solution Capability and the linked Template. The modal displays a table with three columns:

Click anywhere on a row to select it — you do not need to click the checkbox directly. Selected rows are highlighted. You can also use the search bar at the top of the modal to filter fields by name.

3. Apply your selected updates

Click the Update Selected Fields button to apply only your selected field changes. Unselected fields remain unchanged in your Workspace Solution Capability.

4. Confirm the sync result

After syncing, the Solution Capability detail page refreshes. If all fields are now in sync, the Link Status returns to Synced. If you left some fields unselected, the status will still show Updates Available until you sync the remaining fields.

From the Solution Capabilities list page

1. Select Solution Capabilities from the list

Navigate to Implementation > Solution Capabilities. Use the checkboxes to select one or more Solution Capabilities that you want to sync. Then click the Actions dropdown at the bottom of the list.

2. Click "Select Fields to Sync"

In the Actions dropdown, click Select Fields to Sync. This opens the Bulk Field Sync Modal, which lists all syncable fields: Name, Family, Subfamily, Suggested Mappings, Applicable Products, Main Component, and Provider Responsible Role.

3. Select fields and apply

Select the fields you want to sync across all chosen Solution Capabilities. In the example below, only the Name field is selected — this means only the name will be updated on the selected SCs, leaving all other fields untouched. Click Update Selected Fields to apply.

4. Finalize and confirm the bulk sync

Click Update Selected Fields to finalize and save all synchronization changes.

5. Verify the sync result

After syncing, the names of the selected Solution Capabilities revert to their original template values. The fields you selected are now synced with the Template Solution Capability for this program.

Suggested mappings behavior

Suggested mappings are now grouped by catalog in the Field Sync Modal, making it easier to review mapping changes at a glance. When you sync the suggested mappings field, the sync will:

What to expect

After applying a selective sync:

Understanding the Changes column

The Changes column in the Field Sync Modal uses arrows and labels to show exactly what will happen to each field:

Limitations and known behaviors

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Last updated: April 16, 2026