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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
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There are occasions during day to day use where you may find yourself being kicked out of Platinum while entering data, for example, by a power cut. If this happens, in some circumstances, the record that you are creating or using will become locked. This article explains how to remove the ''"Dead users"'' from Platinum and unlock the files in use.
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This article explains how to deal with locked records in Platinum. Depending on whether the user was in a critical process at the time you should follow one of the below articles for advice.
  
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== More Information ==
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You may view logged in users from the {{Menu|{{RP}}|User Monitor Screen}}. You will not be able to delete active users from this screen but it can be useful to identify users who have remained logged in for a period of days or have more than one Platinum session open that they should close at the end of the day.  
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We suggest this is done at the end of a day as in most cases all users need to be out of the system to allow the clear-down to be done. This will also allow the backup to run through without any files being locked.
 
  
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{{Tip|text=If you are on the latest version of the Platinum system, this screen will be cleared automatically when you enter it. Click [[Downloading a Platinum update|{{icon|cloud-download}} here]] for help on downloading and running a Platinum update.}}
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It is normal to see at least one or two entries for a user called '''Daemon'''. This is a service that runs as part of Platinum. See [[What are Browser Daemon control entries on my user monitor?]].
  
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=== Example of "Record in Use" message ===
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== More Information ==
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If, for example you are invoicing an account and you have a power cut, the next time you go into an account you would get an error message with the following wording:
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* If you are unable to access a record due to a '''Record in Use''' message see [[Dealing with "Record in Use" message]].
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The record you requested is currently in use. You
 
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will be able to use this record when it becomes
 
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available
 
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You may press any (or the Quit) button to
 
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discontinue waiting.
 
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This record is in use by user JOE BLOGGS, at station
 
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PC1
 
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This tells you that the "Dead User" is Joe Bloggs and they were working on PC1 at the time of the crash. This will help when finding the correct user in the steps below.
 
  
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=== Clearing Users ===
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* If a user has been forced out of the system e.g. due to an error message or PC issue they may leave a '''critical''' user which should be handled carefully. See [[How do I clear Highlighted Locked Users?]].
  
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Go to {{Menu|{{RP}}|User Monitor Screen}}.
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* If you find users are not logging out of the system at the end of the day please {{SupportContact}}. It is possible to add a command which forcibly removes users to allow the backup to run at a scheduled time.
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* This will show a list of all the users Platinum registered as logged in, and will clear any locked users as it loads.
 
  
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If you now go back to the locked record, everything should work correctly.
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{{Warning|text=You should encourage all users to exit the system correctly at the end of a working day to ensure files are closed correctly and all data saved prior to the backup being run.}}
  
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=== Locked Logistics Jobs ===
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* If you use the {{TI}} system you may also need to clear locked tickets. See [[How do I Unlock My Logistics Jobs?]].
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If you follow these steps and the users you are clearing are in {{TI}} and you still have a problem, you may also need to unlock your Logistics job records.
 
  
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This can be done by following [[How do I Unlock My Logistics Jobs?|this]] Knowledge Base article.
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Revision as of 13:43, 14 October 2021

Summary

This article explains how to deal with locked records in Platinum. Depending on whether the user was in a critical process at the time you should follow one of the below articles for advice.

You may view logged in users from the " Reports & Settings User Monitor Screen". You will not be able to delete active users from this screen but it can be useful to identify users who have remained logged in for a period of days or have more than one Platinum session open that they should close at the end of the day.

It is normal to see at least one or two entries for a user called Daemon. This is a service that runs as part of Platinum. See What are Browser Daemon control entries on my user monitor?.

More Information

  • If you find users are not logging out of the system at the end of the day please Contact your Platinum dealer or our support team on 0116 230 1500 or by using our website support contact page. It is possible to add a command which forcibly removes users to allow the backup to run at a scheduled time.
You should encourage all users to exit the system correctly at the end of a working day to ensure files are closed correctly and all data saved prior to the backup being run.


See also


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