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This section provides instructions for replacing item records and combining item records using the Reconcile without Map button. This method allows you to select items from a list but also locate items on the map if needed.
To update an existing item record:
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<li>From the Reconciliation tab of the Field Report Editor window, select the row associated with the item record you would like to reconcile.</li>
<li>Click the [[Image:ReconItemRecIcon.png]] button.</li>
:The Field Report Reconciliation window displays.
<li>Select the Reconcile as Existing Item option.</li>
<li>Click the OK button.</li>
:The Pick <''Item''> window displays. See the [[Pick Item Window]] for additional information.
<li>Click the row for the item record that you would like to reconcile.</li>
<li>Click the Assign button.</li>
:The Replace/Combine Item window displays.
[[Image:fig59.png|center|500px|''Figure 59. Replace/Combine Item Window'']]
<div align="center">''Figure 59. Replace/Combine Item Window''
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<li>If desired, click the [[Image:ShadesIcon.png]] button to view the item record on the map.</li>
[[Image:fig60.png|center|500px|''Figure 60. Replace/Combine Item Window with the Map View Selected'']]
<div align="center">''Figure 60. Replace/Combine Item Window with the Map View Selected''
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<li>Do one of the following:</li>
*Select the '''Replace Existing Item with Field Report Item''' option to completely replace all information on the existing item record with the information on the item record being reconciled.
*Select the '''Combine Existing Item with Field Report Item''' option to replace only certain attributes of the existing item record with those of the item record being reconciled. See [[HowTo:Combine Item Records]] for additional information.
<li>Click the '''OK''' button.</li>
<li>Click the '''Save''' button on the Field Report Editor window.</li>
:The Information window displays confirming the field report was saved.
<li>Click the '''Close''' button on the Information window.</li>
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