You can delete items in the Reference Data Explorer or the Electrical Index. When you delete items, the software deletes them from the database.
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In the Reference Data Explorer or the Electrical Index, expand the folder hierarchy by selecting the + icons or by double-clicking the folders.
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Right-click the item that you want to delete, and on the shortcut menu, select Delete.
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At the prompt, select Yes to confirm the deletion.
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You can delete only items that do not have associations to other items. For example, you cannot delete a power distribution board associated with loads unless you first dissociate the loads.
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If you select more than one item for deletion, any failures to delete items are recorded in the Batch Deletion log file. For the procedure for creating and viewing the log file, see Generate Error Log Files.
Rules for Deleting Reference Items
The following rules apply when you delete an item in the Reference Data Explorer:
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Item |
Precondition |
Result |
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Profile |
The profile is not the most recent one that you applied to any motor. |
The software deletes the profile only. |
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Typical circuit |
You have dissociated the typical circuit from all profiles to which it previously belonged and the typical circuit is not the most recent one that you applied to any electrical equipment. |
The software deletes the typical circuit and all the circuit components. |
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Typical control station |
You have dissociated the typical control station from all profiles to which it previously belonged and the typical control station does not have a link with any electrical equipment. |
The software deletes the typical control station and dissociates any control station cables. |
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Typical schematic |
You have dissociated the schematic from all profiles and plant loads to which it previously belonged. |
The software deletes the typical schematic only. |
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Typical block |
You have dissociated the block from all schematics to which it previously belonged. |
The software deletes the typical block only. |
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Typical motor |
You have dissociated the motor from all profiles to which it previously belonged. |
The software deletes the motor and any space heater associated with the motor. |
Rules for Deleting Plant Items
The following rules apply when you delete an item in the Electrical Index:
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Item |
Precondition |
Result |
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Motor |
None. |
The software deletes any space heater associated with the motor and clears any To side cable association. The software also clears any relationships to control stations. |
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Static load |
None. |
The software clears any To side cable association. The software also clears any relationships to control stations. |
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Converting equipment |
None. |
The software moves any items in the electrical hierarchy below the deleted converting equipment to the root of the Electrical Engineer. The software also clears any From or To side cable association. |
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Panel |
You have dissociated all the circuits in the panel from external items, such as cables, loads, and so forth. |
The software deletes all the internal panel circuits and moves any items in the electrical hierarchy below the deleted panel to the root of the Electrical Engineer. |
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Panel circuit |
None. |
The software moves any items in the electrical hierarchy below the deleted panel circuit to the root of the Electrical Engineer. |