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title: Archive for Search Workflow Block
slug: neurons-for-itsm/admin-user-help/enu/latest/archive-for-search-workflow-block
createdAt: 2026-07-14T19:16:35.229Z
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The **Archive for Search** workflow block is used to delete various records from a business object. It is used with the database archive and delete feature. See [Archiving and Deleting Log Data from the Neurons for ITSM Databases](docId\:tMpvz7TSFxzVJpSwJr53C).

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Although this feature is called "Database Archive and Delete", only the functionality to delete data has been added.  We will introduce the functionality to archive data in a future release.
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## Specifying the Business Object to Archive and Delete

To specify the business object to delete, do the following:

1. In the Configuration Console, click **Build > Workflow > Workflows** to view the **Workflow Instances** workspace.
2. Under Schedule Entry, click **Archive Logs** to open the **Archive Logs** workflow.
3. Click the **edit** icon :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/parib0MC3hVoUNdfQdnac/yOwMLewyf7Jh4cJ7j1Crw_edit-old.png" alt caption size="10" width="16" height="16"} to open the Workflow Editor.
4. Double-click inside any workflow block to open it.

*Archive for Search Workflow Block Properties*

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5. Select a business object from the **Select Object** drop-down list.

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If you select a business object that can be archived or deleted, the **Search Definition** field shows **Archive**.
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6. Select **Archive**.
7. (Optional) Change the title.
8. Click **Save**.

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The application validates the workflow block.
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9. Run the associated workflow.

## Validating the Archive for Search Workflow Block

The **Archive for Search** workflow block gets validated every time you save it. If the workflow block has any errors, the application does not save it and displays an error with more information.

## Exit Ports

| Exit Port | Description                 |
| --------- | --------------------------- |
| OK        | Continue to the next block. |

## Properties

| Property          | Description                                                                                      |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Title             | A unique name for the workflow block.                                                            |
| Select Object     | The business object on which to search. Select a business object that can be archived or deleted |
| Search Definition | The particular records to be deleted.                                                            |

## Actions

| Button | Action                 |
| ------ | ---------------------- |
| Save   | Commits your settings. |
| Cancel | Exits without saving.  |