Why doesn’t the Backup Product Count match the eBinder?
You may notice that the number of products shown in the VelocityEHS Desktop Application (Backup) differs from the number of products displayed in your eBinder.
In most cases, this is expected behavior.
Why Counts May Be Different?
The Backup application can include information that is not displayed in the eBinder, including:
- Previous revisions of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
- Product information stored in the Desktop Application from earlier synchronizations
- Archived or replaced product records that still exist in local Backup data
By design, the eBinder displays only the most current version of each product. The Backup application may retain additional historical information for backup and recovery purposes.
Example
Suppose that SDS X has three SDS revisions:
- Revision 1 added in January
- Revision 2 added in March
- Revision 3 added in May
The eBinder displays only Revision 3 because it is the current most up-to-date version.
The Backup application will contain three files if older versions or related remain stored locally. As a result, the product count in the Backup application may be higher than the count shown in the eBinder.
How to Align Product Counts
To make Backup counts more closely match your eBinder:
- Archive outdated SDS revisions.
- Re-download all Backup data using the Desktop Application.
- Verify that you are using the latest version of the Desktop Application.
- If necessary, reinstall the Desktop Application to remove outdated local data.
For instructions, see:
Why This Matters
The Backup application is designed to provide a comprehensive offline copy of your SDS inventory, including historical information that may be useful for auditing or emergency access.
The eBinder is designed for day-to-day use and displays only the current active product records.
Because these tools serve different purposes, product counts may not always match exactly.
