View and Edit Overrides

The Overrides window displays the overrides that are currently in effect, including the name of the field, the current override value, and the expiration date. You can filter the results by data strategy, field, status, expiration date, issue name, and investment type. And you can change the override value and the expiration date.

To view and edit an override:

1. In the Reference Desk workspace, in the left navigation pane, click Securities.
   You see the Securities workspace with all the available securities.
2. Click Data Overrides.
   You see the Overrides window with a list of overrides.

3. Complete the search criteria and click the Search button.
   You see the search results based on the criteria you selected.

   You can change the value in the Override Value and Expiration Date columns.

4. Right-click the value you wish to edit and click Edit Override. Or, double click the value you wish to edit.
   You see the Override Value dialog box.

5. Complete the fields on the Override Value dialog box. Options include:
   
   

   Option	Description
   Current Value	Displays the current value of the field in the Override Value column.
   New Value	Allows you to specify a new value for the field.
   Edit Type	Indicates the type of override: Default, Override, or Temporary Override. Default is an override value used to populate a field in the gold copy security record if no data exists for the default source or vendor source defined in the source rule. Override is an override value used to populate a field in the gold copy security record regardless of whether or not the vendor source value exists. Temporary Override is an override value used to populate a field in the gold copy security record temporarily. That is, until the vendor source value is received.
   Start Date	Allows you to specify a new start date.
   Expire After	Allows you to specify a new expiration date.
   Reason Code	Allows you to specify a reason for the override.
   Comment	Allows you to enter comments.
   Update Date	Displays the update date.
   Update User	Displays the name of the user.
   Attachment	Allows you to attach a file.

6. Click Apply to apply your changes and close the Override dialog box and return to the Overrides window.
7. Click View Change Summary to review the changes to the override and then click Submit Changes.