Archiving Global Objects

Archiving a form or object removes it from the active development environment and places it in a special archive database. You can archive an object only if no one has it checked out.

To archive a global object:

  1. Open the Form Control form.
  2. In the Actions group box, select Archive.
  3. Select the Global Objects tab.
  4. In the Selection criteria list, select the type of global object you want to archive.
  5. In the Master object name field, select the name of the object you want to restore.
    Note:  The list of objects available in the Master object name field depends on the type of object you selected.

    Form Control displays this information about the selected object:

    Locked by user
    This field should be blank. If anyone has the object checked out, you cannot archive the object until it has been checked in or unlocked.
    Master value
    The value that the object has in the master database is displayed.
    Archive value
    The value, if any, that the object has in the archive database is displayed.
  6. Click Execute Action.
  7. When prompted, click OK.
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