How do I update my local history settings?

To update the local history settings or preferences, perform the following steps.

1. From the IDE menu bar, select the Window > Preferences option.

   The Preferences dialog box appears.

2. Expand the tree control to select the General > Workspace > Local History option.

   The Local History page appears.

   Figure 1. Preferences Dialog Box - Local History Page
   
   
   
   
3. In the Days to keep files field, specify the number of days you want to maintain changes in the local history. The default value is 7.
   Note: History state older than the default value will be lost.
4. In the Maximum entries per file field, specify how many history states per file you want to maintain in the local history. The default value is 50.
   Note: If you exceed the default value, you will lose older history to make room for new history.
5. In the Maximum file size (MB) field, specify the maximum size of individual states in the history store. The default value is 1.
   Note: If you exceed the default value, the individual states will not be stored.
6. Click Apply to confirm and save the settings.
7. Click OK.

   The Preferences dialog box closes.

The local history settings is updated.