CAR Training Module PRODUCT REGISTRATION and MANAGEMENT Module 8-Supersede an Existing CAR Document (Run as a PowerPoint show)
At the Manager Menu Select SEARCH CATALOG Knowledge managers can supersede a document in whole by using the Superseding function. In the following example a document titled “TEST Original” is superseded by a document titled “TEST New”. Both documents have to be registered in the CAR before this can be done.
“TEST Original” Appears in the Search result list Enter Title for Document “TEST Original” and click on SEARCH Click the EDIT Icon to access the item’s metadata
At document “TEST Original’s” Metadata Screen Click on SUPERSEDE to begin the process
Now, find the superseding document. Enter the title for superseding document “TEST New” and click on SEARCH “TEST New” appears in the search result list Click the SUPERSEDE Icon
The status of document “TEST Original” will show as being superseded once an update request is done. Click on UPDATE to continue the process.
At the verify Screen, verify the data Then enter Supersede/ change history info as desired, and click on OK
At the Response Screen, review the results Then click on OK Document “TEST Original” has now been Superseded by Document “TEST New”
You will be returned to the Search Form …. and the search results will show the item as Superseded Search for document “TEST Original” again… Note: Making an item obsolete does not remove it from the system. It does make it non-discoverable to CAR search users. Metadata Information does remain that can be seen by the Knowledge Managers and Administrators
For a final check perform a Catalog Search for “TEST Original” Search results shows that document “TEST Original” is Superseded by “TEST New”