Removing branches

Remove a branch if you do not want users to be able to access it. When a branch is removed, it is not deleted from the hard drive and can be restored if needed. See Restoring removed branches.

If you remove a branch indexed for searching, the index is also deleted. If you restore the branch later, you must manually turn on indexing for the branch to reindex it. See Turning branch indexing on or off.

To limit access to a branch, you can freeze, hide, or inactivate it instead of removing it. See Managing branch attributes.

1. Select the branch and choose Branch > Remove Branch.

The Remove Branch dialog box opens.

2. Enter any Comments, such as the reason for removing the branch.

3. Select Permanently destroy branch to delete the branch from the hard drive.

4. Click OK.

You are prompted to confirm the branch removal.

5. Click Yes.

The branch is removed.

You can view removed branches in the Branch Maintenance dialog box. See Managing branch attributes.