SM-J-H Purge Data Collection File

Purpose of Program

Use this program to purge records that have accumulated in the data collection file (BKDCLAB.B*).  These records get created when you run DC-H  Post Labor Transactions or WO-N  Post Labor Batches.  Because of the sheer volume of labor transactions, this file grows rapidly and can therefore be purged on a periodic basis, if desired.  There is no harm in letting the file grow indefinitely other than the speed of DC-D  Print Labor Status when reporting on posted labor..

The BKDCLAB file represents transactions that have already been posted to the work order files, so all its data can be found elsewhere except for labor start and stop times and therefore there is little risk in losing valuable data by purging this file.  The only report in the system that uses this file is DC-D  Print Labor Status (when listing posted transactions).    

General Program Operation

Enter a date through which you want data collection records purged.  After entering the date you are warned that all records through this date will be deleted and are asked if you want to continue.  If you indicate yes you will see the records briefly listed on the screen as they get deleted.