Editing, Copying, or Deleting Preservation Policies

Edit a preservation policy when you want to change its description or default rule.

Copy a preservation policy when you want to create a new preservation policy based on an existing policy and its rules.

Delete a preservation policy when it is not required or has been created in error.

- When you edit a preservation policy, you cannot change its name.

- You can only delete a project whose status is SUSPENDED.

To edit, copy or delete a preservation policy:

1. Make sure the product to which the preservation policy belongs is selected in the status area

2. In the Build Administration main window, click the Preservation Policies tab and select the preservation policy in the navigation pane.

3. Do one of the following:

   If you want to... | Then...
   Edit a preservation policy | In the General area, click Edit. In the Edit Preservation Policy dialog box, change the description or Default Rule, as required. Click OK to confirm the changes.
   Copy a preservation policy | Click the Copy button. In the Copy Preservation Policy dialog box, enter the Name, and optionally, select a new Product, Default Rule, or Description Click OK to add the new preservation policy.
   Delete a preservation policy | Click the Delete button. Click Yes to confirm that you want to delete the preservation policy.

Related Topics

About Preservation Policies

Creating a New Preservation Policy