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Archive

The Archive stores deleted rooms and tables, allowing you to restore them if needed or permanently remove them.

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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:

  1. Review current layout

  2. Archive instead of delete

  3. Test new configuration

  4. 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.

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