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Backing Out a Package

Packages can be backed out through ChangeMan ZDD using the Back Out Package function. A package must be in one of the following states to be eligible for back out:

  • For "P" sites, the package must have a status of "Installed".

  • For all other sites, the package must have a status of "Baseline".

Running Back Out Package

Right-click an application folder, a "Packages" folder, or a package in an eligible state and choose ZDD Network | Back Out Package from the popup menu.

The Back Out Package dialog box displays:

Fields in the Back Out Package dialog box are described in the following table:

Field / Box Description
Package Displays the package ID and title. If you invoked Back Out Package from a package folder, the package ID and title cannot be changed. If you invoked Back Out Package from an application folder or the "Packages" folder, the drop-down list displays all packages for the application that are eligible for back out. Select a package from the list.
Site This field allows you to back out a package at another site. It is enabled for ChangeMan ZMF 6.1 and higher.
Reasons Enter a reason for backing out the package. You must enter at least one character.
Job card This field is enabled only when you are backing out a package at another site (if the local site is selected in the Site drop-down list, this field will be disabled).
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