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Batch Functions

These functions fall into the following categories. Note that the Batch functions under this heading are all directly associated with the Batch Consolidation/LOAD process.

Detail Functions:

Are frequently run jobs. This category includes long running tasks, that would not be advisable to run online.

Period or Summary Functions:

Handle those conditions that cannot be dealt with until summarization of data occurs (calculation of charge elements).

Other Batch Functions:

Handle database maintenance.