# Archives

## Overview

The Archive page provides access to **view**, **download**, and **customize the display** of log files that have been archived by the Log Retention module. Archiving policies and retention periods are configured in the Log Retention settings; this page focuses solely on post-archive access and management.

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## Page Functions and Usage

**Viewing Archived Logs**

Archived logs are displayed in a table with the following columns:

* **Archive Name**
* **File Size**
* **Expiration Date**
* **Archive Date**

**Customizing Columns (“Customize View”)**

* Rearrange columns via **drag-and-drop**.
* Hide columns you don’t need.
* Apply changes by clicking **“Apply Changes”**.

**Downloading Archived Files**

* Each file in the list has a download option.
* This allows you to save archived logs to your local system.

**Sorting and Filtering**

* Use table columns to **filter** and **sort** results (e.g., by Archive Date or File Size).

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## Relation to Log Retention

* The **retention period**, **archiving schedule**, and **automatic deletion** are configured in the **Log Retention module**, not in the Archive page.
* Log Retention also manages archiving policies, notification emails, and retention duration.
* For details, refer to the official Log Retention documentation: [Log Retention User Guide](https://docs.autommate.com/userguide/product-features/settings/log-retention).

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## Example Workflow

1. Open the Archive page and access the **Customize View** panel.
2. Arrange column order and visibility as desired; click **Apply Changes** to confirm.
3. Filter or sort the archived files list (e.g., show the most recently archived).
4. Click the download icon for the file you want to retrieve.
5. The file is saved locally and can be inspected if needed.

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## Tips & Warnings

* **Column customization** only changes the display; it does not affect file content or archiving policies.
* **Filtering and sorting** are essential when working with large archive lists.
* **Progressive download** may be supported to avoid memory overload with large files.
* **Archive page is for access only** – retention periods and deletion rules are managed in the Log Retention settings.

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#### Summary Table

| Feature / Function       | Description                                                     |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Column Customization** | Drag-and-drop ordering and visibility toggle                    |
| **Listing & Filtering**  | View archived logs by name, size, or date                       |
| **Download**             | Save archived files locally                                     |
| **Log Retention Link**   | Archive schedule and deletion rules configured in Log Retention |