> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.metaforms.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.metaforms.ai/project-manager-collaboration/handling-a-new-version-mid-scripting-sp.md).

# Handling a new version mid-scripting (SP)

If the PM freezes and hands off a new version (e.g. **V2**) while you're still scripting **V1**, you won't be silently overwritten. Here's what to expect and what to do.

**Step 1:** Notice the alert. The version bar shows a **V2 is newer** control instead of switching automatically.

**Step 2:** Review the diff before accepting anything. Incoming XML changes appear as a reviewable diff. Nothing is auto-applied.

**Step 3:** Choose how to bring the update in. Opening V2 shows the *Start Version 2* modal with two independent choices. **Survey project:** *Duplicate Survey* creates a new Decipher survey project, *Continue in Existing* updates the existing one in place. **Change Management:** *Use Change Management* has the AI review the questionnaire changes and help apply them systematically — recommended, and it works best with Word tracked changes or highlighted edits; *Proceed Normally* continues in the standard workspace without AI-assisted reconciliation.

**Step 4:** Confirm. **Start Version 2** stays disabled until both choices are made.

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For the full Change Management walkthrough see Change Management.
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