My Draft Records

Members adding records to databases may determine the process too time consuming, or may not have the required information to complete all necessary fields. Draft records can be used to save a partially completed database record to a member's personal "My Draft Records" list. A draft record will not appear in record listings, or search results, until it has been finalized. Each "My Draft Records" list will only be accessible to the member who posted the record, and members who have the permission to edit the database.

Saving a record as a draft

While adding a record, or editing a draft record, an option is available to "Save as Draft".  Selecting this option will save all information entered as a draft record, which will appear in your list of "My Draft Records".  Required fields do not need completion if saved as a draft, however they must be completed prior to record finalization.

Finalizing a draft record

A draft record will not appear in the list of available records, or in the search results until it has been finalized.  To finalize a draft record, update the record, and select the button labeled "Done".  The record will be removed from your list of "My Draft Records" and made available for other members to access.

Accessing "My Draft Records"

Each member's list of "My Draft Records" can be accessed from the database overview page, and within the drop-down menu on the summary table and search result pages.

Draft Records can be selected from the drop-down menu

Selecting "My Draft Records" from the drop-down menu and pressing the button labeled "Go" displays a complete list of your draft records.