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--- master:repository_options [2019/11/12 01:15] – [Repository Options] Scott Cunliffe
+++ master:repository_options [2026/08/27 07:29] (current) – Scott Cunliffe
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-=== Allowable Volume-ID's ===
+**[[options:repository:allowable_volume_ids|Allowable Volume-ID's]]**
 When left blank, [[object:volume|Volumes]] with any allowable characters can be added to this [[object:repository|Repository]].  [[general:pattern_matching|Filters]] can be added to force all new [[object:volume|Volumes]] added to conform to certain criteria. \\
   Adding ??????L? will force all new [[object:volume|Volumes]] to have 8 characters including an L in the 7th position.
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 **[[options:repository:primary|Primary]]**
-  * This [[object:repository|Repository]] is considered to be the Primary [[object:repository|Repository]] when set to ''True''.
+  * This [[object:repository|Repository]] is considered to be the Primary [[object:repository|Repository]] when set to ''True''.  It marks that repository as the organisation’s main operational location—usually the tape library or data centre where tapes are created, used, or returned from offsite storage. it is primarily a classification flag. Setting it to True does not itself:
+     * Make it the default repository for new tapes.
+     * Automatically move tapes there.
+     * Change the repository’s Next Repository.
+     * Affect slotting, scratch status, or movement rules.
 **[[options:repository:no_distribution|No Distribution]]**
-  * When picking a volume that is destined for this [[object:repository|Repository]], confirm the movement when set to ''true''.
+  * When picking a volume that is destined for this [[object:repository|Repository]], confirm the movement when set to ''true''.   The No Distribution repository option removes the separate distribution/receipt stage for tapes moving to that repository.
+  * When set to True, picking a volume whose destination is this repository causes TapeTrack to confirm the movement automatically. The tape is therefore recorded as being in the destination repository without requiring a separate distribution or confirmation scan.
 **[[options:repository:internal|Internal]]**
   * This [[object:repository|Repository]] has an internal purpose and should not be displayed in all applications when set to ''True''.
+  * Typical uses include temporary holding locations, processing queues or system-managed repositories that ordinary TapeTrack Lite or Checkpoint users should not select.
 **[[options:repository:sort_sequence|Sort Sequence]]**
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 **[[options:repository:deassign_from_container|De-assignment from Container]]**
-  * When set to ''True''  Any volume confirmed at this [[object:repository|Repository]] will be unassigned from its container.
+  * When set to ''True''  Any volume confirmed at this [[object:repository|Repository]] will be unassigned from its Container.
 **[[options:repository:empty_container|Empty Container]]**
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   * When set to ''True'', Volumes moving to this [[object:repository|Repository]] will be assigned a [[master:slotting|slot]].
-==== Capacity ====
+**[[options:repository:capacity|Capacity]]**
 Sets the maximum number of [[object:volume|Volumes]] that can be confirmed or in a Move Status to the selected [[object:repository|Repository]] at any given time.
   * In Use
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   * Scratch
-==== Coordinates ====
+**[[options:repository:coordinates|Coordinates]]**
 Coordinates can be entered for the geographic location of this [[object:repository|Repository]].