Archive 1.x:Individual OSF-Drupal Update Record Tool

This function is not available to all users. It often requires being at least at a 'contributor' level or similar.

Updating a record begins by selecting the Update Record tool from the main tools listing, or from choosing the same icon from a results set page or when viewing an individual record. If selected from the main tools listing, it is necessary of course to identify the record to be modified:



One reason to give new records logical identifiers is to be able to later enter that on this or similar screens. You will also need to identify the parent dataset (graph). However, even with a logical name, direct entry via this screen may still be difficult given the need to enter the full path name of the URI identifier.

As a result, it is more likely (and often easier and faster) to find your record via a search or browse. Because of that, both of these links are offered from the main Update Record tool as well.

Once the record has been selected, an update presents exactly the same screen as for an original record create, but with the existing fields already filled in:



While updating, you may either add new information to existing empty fields or change the values for existing content. There is no requirement to fill out all fields.

Updates may be made incrementally and at any time. Upon updating, all new information is immediately indexed in the system and available for searches and will appear in any reports or views.

Please note that validation of entered data is not yet enforced for all fields. However, for some entries, you may get an error message with explanation for an invalid entry.