Purge library entries
This function purges (deletes) items stored in the library. To purge audit records, see
“Archive, purge, and restore audit records“ on page 210.
1.
Access the Purge function.
2.
Click Y
es in the Purge warning message stating that you are about to
permanently delete all les in the library.
3.
Specify the date category and range, then click OK.
4.
Click Yes in the Purge warning message.
A message is displayed when all records are deleted.
Ensure that you have sucient drive space by regularly:
• Archiving data
• Deleting unneeded les
• Emptying the trash
• Defragmenting the drives
Automatic disk space check before a run
Before a run, the software checks free disk space and displays a message when the
hard disk is 70–75% full. At 78% full, the software will not start a run.
Monitor disk
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