NECS strongly recommends all users are out of the entrée system, when this utility is run. This will

ensure the data integrity is not compromised by another user, accessing one or more of the data files while the operation is being performed.

 

1.Enter a date to purge to in the Purge Date field.

 

-Or -

Use the drop down arrow to access the calendar to select a Purge Date.

 

All entries in the special price file, that have not been purchased after the date entered in this field will be removed from the entrée system.

 

2.You have the ability to restrict the operation of this process by using a Customer Number filter (similar to the filters in reports). Use the search tool to find the desired customer number(s). You can string multiple customer numbers separated by comas as in other parts of the system.

 

3.    Select from these Purge Options:

 

•Purge items that have never been sold.

•Purge items even if a Bid Price is defined.

•Clear expired Bid Prices.

 

 

 

4.Click OK to continue with the purge.

 

5.A Confirm dialog box will display "Ready to purge customer  item history up to "date". Entries for items which have never been sold will be removed. Are you sure?"

 

Click the Yes button to continue or click No to cancel the purge.

 

6.    When the Purge Customer Item History utility has completed a Purge Complete dialog will display informing the user how many, if any, records were purged. Click OK to close.

 

 

NECS recommends re-indexing and packing the ARCPRIC data after this operation is performed, using the NECS Update Utility > Utilities > Reindex option.