Delete Document File

Explanation

Use this activity to delete the document file that is attached to a document revision.

Prerequisites

• This activity is applicable in IFS Aurena.
• You should have edit access to the document.
• The document revision must have an attached document file.
• The document revision must be set to Preliminary, Approval in Progress or Obsolete status. If the document issue is in status Approval In Progress, the Update allowed during Approval check box should be selected from IFS Enterprise Explorer.

System Effects

• The physical document file and any existing view copy will be deleted from the file storage repository. IFS/Document Management does not create a backup of files before deleting them.
• Once the document file is removed, the document revision can be deleted.

Related Window Descriptions

Document Details
Document Overview

Procedure

Delete document file from Document Details page.

1. Open the Document Details page.

2. Search for the document revision with an attached document file..
3. Click Delete File. A dialog box opens.
4. Click OK to delete the file.