hi chris, >> i have a probe, 2283, which has unplugged from its old home and is in >> suspended animation in a suitcase until it reaches its new home in a >> month or two. > > There's nothing you have to do when a probe is down; it is automatically > marked as disconnected almost immediately, and if it isn't plugged back > in then it is marked as "abandoned" after 90 days and "written off" > after 180 days (both of which are reversible states, so don't worry too > much).
ok. >> the location map will not let me pur it in the middle of the pacific. >> and i can not see how to mark it as dormant/down. clue bat please. > > We have generally tried to move away from using remote areas to signify > particular probe statuses as it confuses various visualisations. but the probe IS in the middle of the pacific, on this ship.
randy
