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Note: This option pertains to the Hyperproof TPRM product line.
The archive vendor feature lets you mark a vendor as archived further modifications while preserving the vendor's data using the Archived tag. Archiving a vendor prevents any further modifications while keeping the vendor's data intact in the system. When you archive a vendor, the following vendor detailsoccurs:
The vendor becomes read-only. Users can no longer update or modify any details for the vendor.
The search function doesn't display archived vendors. To find an archived vendor, search for the Archived tag.
Archiving a vendor
From the menu, select Vendors.
Select Catalog.
The Catalog window displays.
Use the Search field at the top of the window to find the vendor you want to archive.
The list of matching vendors displays.
Click the vendor tile.
The Vendor window displays.
Click the edit icon in the Tags field.
The Tags window displays.
Click in the Search field and search for Archived.
Select the Archived tag.
Close the Tags window.
Unarchiving a vendor
From the menu, select Vendors.
Select Catalog.
The Catalog window displays.
Type Archived in the Search field at the top of the window to find the vendor you want to unarchive. Archived vendors can't be found by the vendor name.
The list of matching vendors displays.
Click the vendor tile.
The Vendor window displays.
Click the edit icon in the Tags field.
The Tags window displays.
Click the X next to the Archived tag to remove it.
Close the Tags window.