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# Performance Analytics snapshots

# Performance Analytics snapshots {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Snapshots are the lists of records (sys_ids) that are collected at the time that the
scores for those records are collected. Snapshots enable users to drill down into the records from
a Performance Analytics indicator visualization.  
Only automated indicators can have snapshots. Snapshots are made only for those automated indicators that have Collect records enabled. The following features require records to be collected:

* Drilling down into individual records from the scores on a Performance Analytics widget.
* Showing records in Analytics Hub.
* Showing records in KPI Details.
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## Retention period {#pa-snapshots__section_obn_k3f_4tb}

By default, snapshots are retained for 183 days. You can change this period either globally or for a specific indicator:

* To change the global snapshot retention period, edit the system property com.snc.pa.dc.keep_snapshots_for.frequency. For more information, see [Performance Analytics properties](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/IVnMVeOkRJigpD5jDVKkCQ "These system properties control the behavior of Performance Analytics.").
* To change the snapshot retention period for an indicator, configure Override collection periods in the "Collection periods" tab of the indicator form. For more information, see [Advanced indicator settings](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/F1ajYqIPRtS9gMNTzcX0qA#optional-indicator-settings "After you create an automated indicator with the required settings, you can configure optional, advanced settings.").
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**Previous topic:** [Add a collection job to an indicator](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/jgJEPfJrwUuOF~HV~RHP0Q "To collect scores for an automated indicator, add a collection job to that indicator.")  
**Next topic:** [Create an automated indicator with a wizard](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/2CjPf6EH9d6~M9gT0Po1GA#t_CrtIndctrIndctrWzrd "Quickly create a Performance Analytics automated indicator with breakdowns, widgets, and data collection jobs for that indicator. You still need to be trained in Performance Analytics and to have planned your KPIs to use this wizard.")