IBM FileNet P8, Version 5.2.1            

Setting default retention

The retention period that you define for a class becomes the default retention setting for instances of that class that are created.

Before you begin

You must have permission to modify retention on the object store to set the default retention period for classes that are defined within that object store.

About this task

You can set a default retention period for the following classes: If you do not specify a default retention period for the class and later create an object for the class without explicitly providing a retention setting for the object, the object is not subject to retention.

Procedure

To set the default retention period for a class:

  1. In the administration console, select one of the eligible classes.
    1. In the domain navigation pane, select the object store.
    2. In the object store navigation pane, select Data Design > Classes and the document, annotation, folder or custom object class folder.
  2. Complete one of the following steps:
    Option Description
    For a new class
    1. Right-click the appropriate class folder and click New Class.
    2. After you complete the wizard to create a new class, open the class and select the Retention tab.
    3. Set retention for the class.
    For an existing class
    1. Select the class and select the Retention tab.
    2. Set retention for the class.


Last updated: March 2016
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