Physical storage

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Use this link to:
 * View the resource's current container / location
 * Edit the resource's current container information
 * Delete an existing container
 * Assign to an existing container
 * Create a new container and assign the resource to it

1. Go to physical storage edit screen


 * In the resource view page click on the Link physical storage button.

2. View current container / location


 * If the resource is currently assigned to a container, the containers section will appear.


 * This shows the container name, its location, and its type.


 * If the resource is not currently assigned to a container, this section will not appear on your screen.

3. Edit current container


 * If the resource is currently assigned to a container and the container information needs to be updated (e.g. the type is not correct or the location has changed), click the edit icon.


 * The DCB routes you to an edit screen for the container; change the Name, Location or Type as required and click the save button in the button block.


 * The DCB returns you to the resource description and re-loads the page, closing all information areas. Re-open the physical storage area to view results of the edit; the containers area displays the updated information.


 * Note that this action updates every resource registered to the same container; e.g. if 6 resources are registered to box D9, you need only edit box D9 once and the changes will be reflected in all 6 resource descriptions.

4. Remove a resource from an existing container


 * You can remove a resource from a container by clicking the delete icon in the containers section.

5. Assign to an existing container


 * To assign the resource to a different container or additional container, use the drop-down menu to select the container you want to use.


 * When you save the record, the DCB will update the description.

6. Create a new container


 * If the container you want to use does not appear in the drop-down menu in step 5 above, it is not registered in the system and needs to be created; use the create a new container section for this.


 * Enter the container name, type, and location.


 * When you save the record, the DCB creates the container and assigns the resource to it.