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 ====== Moving Volumes ====== ====== Moving Volumes ======
  
-Moving volumes between repositories so that they remain in sycronisation with the physical movement of the actual volumes between locations would be the most important function with TapeTrack.+Moving [[object:volume|Volumes]] between [[object:repository|Repositories]] so that they remain in synchronisation with the physical movement of the actual [[object:volume|Volumes]] between locations would be the most important function with TapeTrack.
  
-Volumes can be moved manually via drag and drop, using barcode scanner, set move dates, synchronization scripts or combination of these methods.+Moving [[object:volume|Volume]] from one [[object:repository|Repository]] to another involves several processes: 
 +  * Updating the [[object:volume|Volume's]] Target [[object:repository|Repository]] to place it in move status. 
 +  * Scanning the [[object:volume|Volume]] out of the Current [[object:repository|Repository]] (optional but recommended). 
 +  * Confirming the [[object:volume|Volume]] in the Target [[object:repository|Repository]] .
  
-===== Manually Moving Volumes =====+[[object:volume|Volumes]] can be moved manually via drag and drop, using a Barcode scanner, set move dates, synchronisation scripts or a combination of these methods.
  
-While manually moving volumes is, essentially, the simplest way of moving a volume from one repository to another the method best suited is dependent on factors such as: +The method best suited to moving the [[object:volume|Volumes]] is dependent on the number of [[object:volume|Volumes]] to be movedhow the information  
-  * how many volumes need to be moved+is received on which [[object:volume|Volumes]] need to be moved and access to hardware such as scanners, keyboard or mouse.
-  * how the information is received on which volumes need to be moved+
-  * access to hardware such as mouse, keyboard or scanners.+
  
-==== Drag and Drop ====+===== Putting Volumes Into A Move =====
  
-Drag and Drop selected volumes is quick method for moving small groups of easily identified volumes.  Simply select the volume (or range of volumes by Ctrl + click and/or Shift + click) and drag them to the required target repository and release the mouse.+Updating [[object:volume|Volumes]] Target location to a [[object:repository|Repository]] other than its' Current [[object:repository|Repository]] will place the [[object:volume|Volume]] into a move status.  The [[object:volume|Volumes]] Target location can be updated: 
 +  * [[:master:moving_volumes_manually|Moving Volumes Manually]]. 
 +  * [[technote:excel_import|Excel Data Importation]]. 
 +  * [[:master:moving_volumes_sync|Via Synchronization]].
  
-{{:master:tapemaster_volume_drag_drop.png}}+===== Scanning Volumes Out =====
  
-The selected volumes will now have target repository of the repository you dropped the volume/s on.+While scanning [[object:volume|Volume]] out of its' Current [[object:repository|Repository]] is an optional step in the movement process it has the added benefits of  
 +  * Ensuring the correct [[object:volume|Volumes]] are being moved as any incorrect [[object:volume|Volumes]] will be alerted. 
 +  * Maintains a more accurate chain of custody as TapeTrack records the operator scanning out the [[object:volume|Volume]] as well as the date and time.  
 +  * Enables filtering of [[object:volume|Volumes]] that have been scanned out from other [[object:volume|Volumes]] in a move status.
  
-{{:master:tapemaster_volume_drag_drop_moving.png}}+===== Confirming Move =====
  
-==== Copy and Paste ====+Confirming [[object:volume|Volumes]] into their Target [[object:repository|Repository]] updates the [[object:volume|Volume's]] Current [[object:repository|Repository]] to that of the Target [[object:repository|Repository]] .  This removes the [[object:volume|Volumes]] move status and verifies its arrival at the specified [[object:repository|Repository]] .
  
-Copy the volume ID's to your clipboard from text file, csv, email or other format.+[[object:volume|Volumes]] can be confirmed: 
 +  * [[:master:confirm_volumes_manually|Manually]]. 
 +  * [[lite:function_reconciliation|Via Reconciliation]]. 
 +  * [[:master:confirm_volumes_sync|Via Synchronization]].
  
-Right click the repository you want the volumes to move to and select ''Scan'' -> ''To Move''. 
  
-{{:master:tapemaster_scan_to_move.png}}+===== Move Errors =====
  
-From the scan in window click the **Clipboard** icon to paste in the volume ID's.+==== Moving Volumes Back To Current Repository Before Confirming At Target Repository ====
  
-Close the scan in window by clicking th ''X'' at the top right.+Moving a [[object:volume|Volume]] that is currently in a move status back to it's Current [[object:repository|Repository]] before confirming at it's Target [[object:repository|Repository]]  will: 
 +  * Move [[object:volume|Volume]] back to it's Current [[object:repository|Repository]] . 
 +  * Set Target [[object:repository|Repository]] to it's Current [[object:repository|Repository]] . 
 +  * Remove ''M'' (move) flag. 
 +  * Throw an error ''Update OK but marked for followup''
 +  * Add a ''W'' (warning) [[common:volume_flags|flag]] to the [[object:volume|Volume]] and highlight that [[object:volume|Volume]] in an orange background.
  
-The volumes will now have a target repository displayed.+The [[object:volume|Volume]] is highlighted with the orange background and ''W'' [[common:volume_flags|flag]] added to allow the operator to easily identify [[object:volume|Volumes]] that have been moved back before Confirmation.  This allows the operator to investigate why this has happened and make adjustments to [[object:volume|Volume]] movement processes if required.
  
 +[[:daytoday:moving_volumes_error_w|Move back error examples]]
  
  
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 +{{tag> update-doco}}
  
  
  
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