Archive
The Archive stores deleted rooms and tables, allowing you to restore them if needed or permanently remove them.
What Gets Archived
When you delete rooms or tables from your floor plan, they move to the Archive instead of being permanently deleted. This provides:
Safety net - Recover accidentally deleted items
Clean layout - Remove unused tables without losing data
History - Track what was previously configured
Accessing the Archive
Step 1: Tap the Archive icon in the left sidebar
Step 2: Select which archive to view:
Rooms - Archived room configurations
Tables - Archived tables
Viewing Archived Rooms
The Rooms tab shows:
Column | Information |
Name | Room name |
Tables | Number of tables it contained |
Archived Date | When it was deleted |
Actions | Restore or delete permanently |
Viewing Archived Tables
The Tables tab shows:
Column | Information |
Table Number | Table identifier |
Room | Which room it belonged to |
Seats | Seating capacity |
Archived Date | When it was deleted |
Actions | Restore or delete permanently |
Restoring Items
To restore an archived room or table:
Step 1: Open the Archive
Step 2: Select the tab (Rooms or Tables)
Step 3: Find the item to restore
Step 4: Tap the checkbox to select it
Step 5: Tap Restore
Step 6: Confirm the restoration
The item returns to your active floor plan.
Bulk Restore
Restore multiple items at once:
Step 1: Check Select All to select all items
Step 2: Or check individual items
Step 3: Tap Restore
Step 4: All selected items are restored
Permanent Deletion
To permanently remove archived items:
Step 1: Select items to delete
Step 2: Tap Delete
Step 3: Confirm permanent deletion
Warning: Permanently deleted items cannot be recovered.
When to Use Archive
Seasonal Changes:
Archive patio tables for winter
Restore them in spring
Keep configuration intact
Layout Experiments:
Archive old table layout
Try new configuration
Restore if needed
Cleaning Up:
Archive unused tables
Keep floor plan clean
Delete permanently when sure
Best Practices
Before Major Changes:
Review current layout
Archive instead of delete
Test new configuration
Restore if issues arise
Regular Maintenance:
Review archive periodically
Delete items no longer needed
Keep archive organized
Documentation:
Note why items were archived
Track seasonal patterns
Plan restorations ahead
Archive vs Delete
Action | Result | Recovery |
Archive | Moved to archive | Can restore |
Delete from Archive | Permanently removed | Cannot recover |
Always archive first, delete permanently only when certain.
Permissions
Archive management requires appropriate permissions:
Action | Required Role |
View Archive | Manager |
Restore Items | Manager |
Permanent Delete | Owner |
Staff members cannot access the Archive.