How to retrieve "removed" methods in Empower - WKB230058

OBJECTIVE or GOAL

Restore methods that are marked as "removed" in the Empower database.

Methods that are associated with Empower data are not deleted from the Empower database. If a user "deletes" such a method, the method is marked as removed and is no longer shown in the Empower project, but the method is not truly deleted. The method is still associated with its respective data for traceability purposes and can be viewed and reported using Report Publisher.  

A method is permanently deleted from the Empower database if it is not associated with any data. 

ENVIRONMENT

• Empower 3
• Empower 2
• Empower

PROCEDURE

To retrieve a removed instrument method, sample set method, or processing method:

1. Locate the removed method by selecting the associated data and using the right-click > View As Method functionality.
2. In method properties, choose "Save as Current".

Outcome: The removed method is restored with the same method name, the version number increases by an increment of 1, and the version number is updated.

OR

To retrieve a removed instrument method or processing method:

1. Bring the associated data into Review and open the instrument method or processing method.
2. Choose Save As > Instrument Method, or Save As > Processing Method, as appropriate.

Outcome: The removed method is restored with the same method name, the version number increases by an incerement of 1, and the version number is updated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION