Once a dataset has been deleted, the records are cleared from the Landonline tables which means the dataset is not recoverable.
You'll find the 'Delete dataset' button under the 'Survey information' tab.
Steps
- If you have notified the Territorial Authority and want to delete a dataset, you will be prompted with the following message immediately after selecting the ‘Delete Dataset’ button
- The ‘No’ button cancels the deletion of the dataset and returns the user back to the main screen
- The ‘Yes’ button continues with the deletion of the dataset
- If ‘Yes’ is selected the following message appears prompting the user to enter confirmation text ‘Delete Dataset’
- Once ‘Delete Dataset’ has been entered the ‘OK’ button will become active
- ‘Cancel’ button cancels the action and returns the user back to the main screen
- ‘OK’ button continues with the deletion of the dataset
- If ‘OK’ is selected the user will then see another message confirming the survey was successfully withdrawn
- If no Territorial Authority has been notified, and the user selects the ‘Delete Dataset’ button, then the user will only receive the following message:
- Refer Steps 5-8 to continue or cancel the delete dataset process.