Global Update (Resource Manager)—Site

Select Catalog > Update Resources > Global Update

Updating Your Resource Collection

Global update performs a search and then updates all resources (or a resource type in the branch(es) of the hierarchy that you have access to update).

To perform a Global Update

You must have a resource collection to perform a Global Update.

  1. This process cannot be reversed. Before you begin, make sure you have a current backup of your database.
  2. If you are not on the Update Resources page, then follow the steps in the blue title bar.
  3. Use the For every drop-down to select the branch or resource type you want to update.

important: When globally updating items based on the purchase order (in the Whose drop-down), a pop-up appears that explains the effect of the update. Read the pop-up carefully before you proceed.

  1. Use the Whose drop-down to make your selection accordingly, then use the is drop-down to select what you want Destiny to find. The selections you make here determine the records that get updated in Destiny.
  2. Use the Change drop-down to select the name of the field that you want to change in the item records. Then, use the to drop-down to select the new information for the item field.
  3. Optional step To add a note to the transaction history log, put your cursor in the Add historical note field and type your note (max of 120 characters).
  4. When you are ready to run the update, click Update. A confirmation pop-up appears; select accordingly.
  5. If you selected Yes from the confirmation message, Job Manager appears. Click Refresh until the job status is Completed.
  6. To view the Job Summary, click View. To check the status of the job that is running, go to Admin > Job Manager.