# Update in Curate (v38.0+)

You can update an existing **Curate** record with revised interpretation data from the current **Analyze** session. This action is available only in v38.0 and later.

## How to update a variant in Curate

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Open the **Variant page** in **Analyze**.
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From the **Curate actions** dropdown, select **Update**.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/JAYqgGq6cgvhzk1BNmut" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Curate actions dropdown in Analyze v38.0+</p></figcaption></figure></div>
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If the **Update** action is unavailable, confirm that the variant already exists in **Curate** and that you have proper permissions.
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**Result:**

The variant record in **Curate** is updated with details from the current **Analyze** session, including:

* Pathogenicity
* Variant interpretation
* Gene‑related disease *(unless custom)*
* Selected transcript *(unless custom)*
* ACMG data (classification, score, tags, tag strength, tag notes)

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**Important:** Custom fields are not overwritten.
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## Learn more

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Curate actions in Analyze</strong></td><td>Curate actions in Analyze: Add, Open, Update.</td><td><a href="/pages/Sv4gV4BDp8VGOTXk3IUA">Learn more</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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