Tracking work history with Work Info logs

Work Info logs are components that track work history. You can add multiple Work Info entries to each request. Each Work Info entry is stored as a separate record in a AR System form. This approach enables easy reporting and searching of the Work Info entries associated with any particular record.

You can attach files to Work Info entry. The attachments are tied to the Work Info entry, which associates the attachments to the service record. This combination provides context to the attachments and makes it easy to find them.

Attachment attributes

• Maximum size per attachment: The default behavior of BMC Helix ITSM does not limit the size of the attachments; however, you can configure a maximum attachment size through the Max Attach field, using the AR System Administration Console (AR Admin Console > General > Server Information > Configuration). The attachment size also depends upon the size that is defined by the data type in the database.
• Maximum total number of attachments per Work Info entry: 3 files per Work Info entry. If you need to attach more than 3 files, create additional Work Info entries in the service record.
• Maximum total number of attachments per service request record: No limit.
• Attachment naming conventions: The only attachment file naming restrictions are those imposed by the operating system.
• Attachment file type restrictions: None.

The work log system also enables record locking, making records public or hidden, and categorizing the records. For more details, see  Managing work information entries .

Each application uses a separate work log form, but these separate forms use the same structure and workflow. This disperses the processing of Work Info records to forms that are specific to each application.