To print a purge list, click 
or 
on the toolbar.
To run the purge process, click 
on the toolbar or right-click on the screen to display an option for a standard Purge Job History or for one in batch mode.
Use this screen to print or purge the history of jobs that have been executed on the job server. The generated report prints information related to each process including job, job description, parameter ID, parameters description, start time, stopped time, and any messages from the function being executed. You can also purge the job history from the database using the criteria that you select. You should run the purge function routinely to clear unwanted process histories.
You can print a purge list prior to the purge or you can purge the data without first printing a purge list. Do one of the following:
To print a purge list, click or on the toolbar.
To run the purge process, click on the toolbar or right-click on the screen to display an option for a standard Purge Job History or for one in batch mode.
Use the fields in this block to create a new parameter ID or to retrieve a previously saved parameter ID. A parameter ID represents a set of screen selection parameters. After you have saved a parameter ID and its related parameters, you can retrieve them using Query.
You can use the retrieved parameters to produce reports and run processes more efficiently and with greater consistency. The saved parameters are also useful and necessary when you want to run the process as part of a batch job. Many users save a unique set of parameters for each different way they run a report or process. When you select a previously saved parameter ID or parameter description, the associated saved screen selection parameters automatically display as selection defaults. The page setup and print options are also included in the saved parameter ID if there are any. You can change any of the associated selection defaults as necessary.
Enter, or click 
to select, a parameter
ID of up to 15 alphanumeric characters. Choose characters for your parameter
ID that help identify the type of selections you made in the screen, such
as PERIOD or QUARTERLY.
When you save your record, all the selections made in the screen are stored with the parameter ID. Later, you can retrieve the parameter using Query.
You can use the parameter to run the process more efficiently because you can select the parameter ID with its previously defined screen selections. After the default selections display in the screen, you can override the defaults.
Enter, or click to select, a parameter
description of up to 30 alphanumeric characters.
Use this block to select the information associated with the jobs you want to purge, as applicable.
Use this drop-down box to select the range of jobs you want to purge for this process. The following options are available:
All — Select this option to include all available records. The Start and End fields are disabled for if you select this option.
One — Select this option to include only one record. You must enter that value in the Start field. The End field is disabled if you select this option.
Range — Select this option to include a contiguous range of records. You must enter the beginning value for the range in the Start field and the ending value of the range in the End field.
From Beginning — Select this option to include all the records from the beginning of the available records to a specific record in the range. You must enter the last value for the range in the End field. The Start field is disabled if you select this option.
To End — Select this option to include all the records from a specific record to the end of all the available records. You must enter the value from which the range should begin in the Start field. The End field is disabled if you select this option.
Use this drop-down box to select the range of submitting users you want to use for this process. The following options are available:
All — Select this option to include all available records. The Start and End fields are disabled for if you select this option.
One — Select this option to include only one record. You must enter that value in the Start field. The End field is disabled if you select this option.
Range — Select this option to include a contiguous range of records. You must enter the beginning value for the range in the Start field and the ending value of the range in the End field.
From Beginning — Select this option to include all the records from the beginning of the available records to a specific record in the range. You must enter the last value for the range in the End field. The Start field is disabled if you select this option.
To End — Select this option to include all the records from a specific record to the end of all the available records. You must enter the value from which the range should begin in the Start field. The End field is disabled if you select this option.
Use this drop-down box to select the range of start dates you want to use for this process. The following options are available:
All — Select this option to include all available records. The Start and End fields are disabled for if you select this option.
One — Select this option to include only one record. You must enter that value in the Start field. The End field is disabled if you select this option.
Range — Select this option to include a contiguous range of records. You must enter the beginning value for the range in the Start field and the ending value of the range in the End field.
From Beginning — Select this option to include all the records from the beginning of the available records to a specific record in the range. You must enter the last value for the range in the End field. The Start field is disabled if you select this option.
To End — Select this option to include all the records from a specific record to the end of all the available records. You must enter the value from which the range should begin in the Start field. The End field is disabled if you select this option.
Use this drop-down box to select the range of completion dates you want to use for this process. The following options are available:
All — Select this option to include all available records. The Start and End fields are disabled for if you select this option.
One — Select this option to include only one record. You must enter that value in the Start field. The End field is disabled if you select this option.
Range — Select this option to include a contiguous range of records. You must enter the beginning value for the range in the Start field and the ending value of the range in the End field.
From Beginning — Select this option to include all the records from the beginning of the available records to a specific record in the range. You must enter the last value for the range in the End field. The Start field is disabled if you select this option.
To End — Select this option to include all the records from a specific record to the end of all the available records. You must enter the value from which the range should begin in the Start field. The End field is disabled if you select this option.
Use this field to enter, or use 
to select, the starting job group, as applicable.
Use this field to enter, or use to select, the ending job group, as applicable.
Use this group box to specify additional options you want to use for this process.
Use this field to enter the number of days prior to the current date to purge, based on the job completion date. The completion date is stored as the ACT_COMPLETE_DTT field in the JOB_SCHEDULE_HIST table.
All processes, reports, and/or computations that fall within that range and that also meet your other selection criteria (jobs, submitting users, start dates) will be printed and/or purged.
For example, if the current date is 3-14-05, if a job completed on 12-31-04, and you specify 60 in this field, the application will print and/or purge job server history data in the range from the current date out to the number of days prior to the current date.
Current Date: 3-14-05
Data in JOB_SCHEDULE_HIST table, ACT_COMPLETE_DTT field:
12-03-04
12-16-04
2-15-05
3-14-05
Days Prior to Completion:
1-26: 3-14-05
27-87: 3-14-05, 2-15-05
88-100: 3-14-05. 2-15-05, 12-16-04
101: 3-14-05, 2-15-05, 12-16-04, 12-02-04