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# Edit and Retire Log

### **Edit/Revise a Log**

**Navigation:**  
View Logs → Locate Log → Action Column (⋮) → **Revise**

Users with appropriate permissions may revise an existing log to:

- Modify log name
- Update task names
- Change task frequencies
- Adjust schedules, result types, or instructions
- Update associated details

Once revisions are complete, users must choose **one of the following options**:

#### Option A: Update Existing Version (Minor Change)

Select **“Update only, no new version”** when:

- Changes are minor and non-procedural
- No impact to compliance intent or workflow
- Examples: 
    - Typo correction
    - Clarifying task instructions
    - Adjusting notification recipients
    - Minor frequency timing adjustment (e.g., 9 AM → 10 AM)

**Outcome:**

- Log version number remains unchanged
- Changes are reflected immediately
- Audit trail captures who modified the log and when

#### Option B: Create New Version (Major Change)

Select **“Save changes and create a new version”** when:

- Changes affect compliance, workflow, or SOP intent
- Examples: 
    - Adding or removing tasks
    - Changing frequency type (daily → weekly)
    - Changing result type (numeric → pass/fail)
    - Major procedural updates
    - Instrument scope changes

**Outcome:**

- New log version is created
- Previous version is retained as read-only
- Full version comparison is available
- Audit trail preserves historical integrity

### Retiring a Log

**Navigation:**  
View Logs → Locate Log → Action Column (⋮) → **Retire**

Use **Retire Log** when:

- Instrument is decommissioned
- Procedure is discontinued
- Log is replaced by a newer version or workflow

**Behavior:**

- Retired logs cannot be edited or used for new entries
- Historical records remain accessible
- Retired logs can be filtered via: 
    - View Logs → Filter → Status → Retired

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