Deleting results data from a robot

You can delete result tables, result files, or result logs from a robot by deleting the associated task run. Deleting old task runs and output results once they are no longer required is good practice and keeps the task run history manageable.

Deleting a task run deletes only results data. Analytics data tables or Python/HCL working files produced during the task run are not deleted. Those tables and files are preserved in the Input/Output tab (ACL robots), or the Working data tab (HighBond or Workflow robots), and if required can be individually deleted from those locations. For more information, see Managing working data stored in a robot.

Organizations with an on-premise Robots Agent running on a server

For organizations with an on-premise Robots Agent, deleting old output results allows you to regain storage space on your server. In particular, you should periodically delete any failed tasks runs. Each failed task run leaves a Temp folder on the server that contains a copy of in-progress data. If you have a number of failed task runs, the associated Temp folders can quickly consume storage space.

Delete result tables, files, or logs

1. Open the Robots app.
2. From the dashboard in Robots, select the tab for the appropriate robot type.
3. Click the robot with the task run or runs, and the output results, that you want to delete.

4. In the upper-right corner of the robot, click Production or Development to select the mode to use.

   For more information, see Development mode and production mode in Robots.

5. Select the Task runs tab.

   The tab opens and displays the task run history with the most recent task runs at the top.

   Tip

   You can hover over a task run status icon to see the status name.

6. Do one of the following to select the task runs to delete:
   • Select the checkbox at the upper-left corner of the task run history to select all currently displayed task runs.

     Note

     You may need to scroll to display additional task runs. The Select all task runs checkbox does not select task runs that are not currently displayed.

   • Select one or more specific tasks runs.

   The Delete runs button is enabled and displays the number of selected task runs. Click an individual task run in the task run history to see the output results that will be deleted when you delete the task run.

   You cannot select a current task run with a status of Queued or In progress.

7. Click Delete runs, and then Delete in the deletion confirmation.

   Result the task runs are deleted and any output results they contain are also deleted.

8. If the Deleting... indicator continues to display, manually reload the page.