====== Restore Previous Date ======

Adding a Restore Previous Date Simple Management Rule to a Repository will maintain the Next Move Date currently applied to the Volumes when moved to the Target Repository.

===== Creating The Rule =====

Select the required Customer and Media Type so that the Inventory is displayed in TapeMaster.

Select the ''Simple Management'' tab, right click and select ''Add''.

==== Identity Tab ====

Add a description that matches the function or purpose of the rule.

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==== Options Tab ====

Add in filter values to limit the rule only functioning on the required Volumes.

In this example the target is LTO Volumes moving from TRAN to OFFS.

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==== Calculations Tab ====

Set the ''Rule Type'' dropdown box to ''Restore Previous Date''.

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===== Save Rule =====

Click ''Save'' to commit the Simple Management Rule.

===== Enabling Simple Management Rule For Repository =====

Return to the ''Inventory'' tab.

Right-click on the Target Repository and select ''Properties''.

Select the ''Options'' tab.

Set the option ''Force Simple Management'' to ''True'' and click ''Save'' to update.


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