Cisco Crosswork Planning Design 7.2.x User Guide

Create and Use Patch Files

Updated: August 14, 2026

Explains the concepts, creation, application, and management of patch files, guiding users through understanding patch files, generating new patches, applying patches, and viewing or editing existing patch files.

Patch files

Explains what patch files are, how they differ from plan files, and how they are used in Cisco Crosswork Planning.

Create patch files

Explains how to configure patch files to identify differences between two plan files and apply targeted changes.

Apply patch files

Explains how to apply patch files to plan files to update or modify their contents as needed.

View or edit patch files

Describes how to configure and review patch files before applying or deploying them to ensure they meet your requirements.

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