Performing replacement

If the checkpoint in Switch server supports job replacement (uploading a new job instead� of the one currently in the flow), a “Replace job” button is shown under the job card.


  1. Select the Job to be replaced. This job must be in "Alert" state
  2. Open the Processing Panel either by double-clicking the Alert job, or by clicking the Decision button.
  3. Browse for a file or folder. This is similar to the submit functionality on the regular SwitchClient window. Once a replacement job is selected, the Job Card will show "Marked for Replace...".

    The Replace job dialog does not allow changing the job name; the output job always retains the same name as the input job, regardless of the name of the replacement job.

    As an important exception, the filename extension of the output job reflects the extension of the replacement job (so that it is possible to provide a different filetype).

  4. Enter metadata and handle job: Adjust metadata values as desired, and then press the appropriate button to handle the replaced job. This is similar to the checkpoint handling functionality.
  5. Wait while job is being transferred. When the transfer is complete, the dialog automatically closes.