Rationalization

The Rationalization module provides a mechanism to consolidate multiple data records into a single record. Typically, rationalization is used to consolidate multiple versions of an application into a single version but can be used for any data type. To configure, add a Target Data Type Name text or lookup alias data column to a data type. For example, the data column Target Application Name was added to the Application data type. Enter (or select) the Name of the target data record in the Target Data Type Name field. In the example below, 7-Zip 16.02 x64 is defined as the Target Application Name of the four WinZip versions. A scheduled cron job rationalizes data records. Unrationalize data records to allow them to be rediscovered and revert to their original state. Configure rationalization setting on the Module Settings – Rationalization page. You can choose to move attachments, history, notes, and images to the target data record after rationalization.

Rationalization Log

The Rationalization Log displays the data records that have been rationalized in ReadyWorks.

Available operations:

• View the rationalization activity
  • Columns available
    • Data Type – Data type of the rationalized data record
      • Filter by data type
    • Function – Function of the data type (primary or secondary)
      • Filter by function
    • Source Record – Name of the source data record
    • Target Record – Name of the target data record
    • Source Links – Number of links to the source data record
    • Rationalized Links – Number of links added to the target data record
    • Timestamp – Date and time the rationalization activity occurred
• Unrationalize data records by selecting a record (row) and clicking the Unrationalize Record button on the toolbar
• You can also change the number of visible rows in the table, set column visibility, export to CSV or Excel, refresh the table, and search for text

NOTE: ReadyWorks Administrators can configure rationalization setting on the Module Settings – Rationalization page.

Unrationalize Record

From the Rationalization Log tab, you can unrationalize data records. To unrationalize:

1. Select a record (row) to unrationalize
   
2. Click the Unrationalize Record button on the toolbar
   
   1. The unrationalize button is only visible when Enable Delete has been checked under Settings – Options (top right corner of the UI)
      
      
   2. The unrationalize button is enabled (ungrayed out) when a record (row) is selected
      
      
   3. The unrationalize function is only available to users in the Administrator and Regular User security groups
3. Click the Unrationalize button to confirm the unrationalize operation. Click the Cancel button to cancel the operation.