WO Purge
Completed, cancelled and merged works orders can be purged from the system using the Purge option.
This option should only be run when you are absolutely sure you no longer have any need to retain the selected Works Orders for further reporting or analysis.
The Purge window
The Purge window enables the selection of a range of works orders by Works Orders number, Finish Date and Sort Key.
Tick-box options enable you to select which type of transaction is purged: Completed; Cancelled; Merged are a selection of these.
You should ensure that you have a backup copy of your database before purging any information.
You should ensure that nobody else is using Works Orders before running the purge routine.
You must print and update the Not Yet Printed report before records can be purged.
You will be prompted to confirm that you wish to proceed with the purge.
A message informs you that the Purge routine has been completed.
If a Parent works order is purged then all the child works orders associated with it will also be purged.