Never Lose Important Records Again: How the QuickEasy BOS Recycle Bin Saves the Day
The Recycle Bin in QuickEasy BOS helps prevent accidental data loss by temporarily storing deleted records. It acts as a safeguard, giving you the chance to recover items removed in error and avoid unnecessary rework.
What the Recycle Bin Stores
QuickEasy BOS only moves certain types of records to the Recycle Bin, where you can restore or permanently remove them. These include:
- Assets
- Contacts which include customer and supplier records.
- Custom Reports
- Items
- Output Templates
- Proposals
- Services
- Transactions
This storage ensures you can retrieve key business information if it is deleted by mistake.
How to Access the Recycle Bin
Opening the Recycle Bin is simple:
- Open QuickEasy BOS.
- Click Help on the main menu.
- Click Recycle Bin.
You will see all the deleted records, organised by module.
Restoring or Permanently Deleting Records
Inside the Recycle Bin, you can either restore records or delete them permanently.
To Restore Records:
- Select the records you want to recover.
- Use Shift Left Click to select a group.
- Use Ctrl Left Click to select individual items.
- Click Actions and choose Restore.
- Confirm your choice to return the records to their original modules.
To Permanently Delete Records:
- Select the records you want to remove.
- Open Actions and click Delete.
- Confirm the permanent deletion.
Using Filters and Viewing Options
The Recycle Bin includes helpful tools to find records easily:
- Module Filter: View deleted records by module, such as Assets or Contacts.
- Search Bar: Search for a specific entry by typing in a word or part of a word.
- Output Button: Export your list of deleted records to an Excel (.xlsx), Comma-delimited, or HTML file—ideal for auditing or record‑keeping.
Conclusion
The Recycle Bin in QuickEasy BOS is an essential tool for managing data safely and efficiently. By knowing how to use it, you can avoid losing important information and save time that would otherwise be spent recreating records. Always check the entries in the Recycle Bin before emptying it to ensure you’re not removing valuable data permanently.
