====== Setting Expiry Dates ======

There are several ways of assigning an expiry date to a Volume, either manually, via Syncs or using Simple Management tools.

For detailed information on setting an expiry date see [[technote:set_expiry_date|Setting Expiry Dates]]

===== Manually =====

Setting an expiry date manually can be done in TapeMaster or Lite.

==== Setting Expiry Date Using TapeMaster ====

Open TapeMaster and select the required Media Type.

To set the expiry date of a single Volume:
  * Click in the Next Move column of the required Volume.
  * Click on the drop down arrow.
  * Select the date from the calendar popup.

To set an expiry date of multiple Volumes:
  * Select the required Volumes using Shift+Click for a sequential range or Ctrl+Click for non sequential Volumes.
  * Right click on the selected Volumes and select ''Special Operations'' > ''Modify'' > ''Next Move''.
  * Check the ''Automatically move Volume on the specified date'' box to display the calendar.
  * Select either the Date required or the number of Days/Months/Years required
  * Click ''OK'' to set date and close the window..

==== Setting Expiry Date Using Lite ====

Setting the expiry date via Lite can be done when sending Volumes, or using Library Management.

For detailed instructions on using Lite's Send function see [[lite:function_send|Lite Send Function]].

For detailed instructions on using Lite's Volume Management function see [[lite:function_volume_management|Lite's Volume Management Function]]

===== Using Sync =====

===== Using Simple Management Rules =====


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