Module Generator: Deleted items

In generated modules, elements are deleted via the workflow. All standard modules have a special Deleted status for this purpose, which may have a context-specific name but always carries the same meaning.

How the Deleted status works

The Deleted status is not just another workflow status – it has special properties:

• Elements in this status are no longer visible to regular users in Q.wiki – they don't appear in search results, overview pages, or dialogs.
• Module owners see a separate tab Deleted Elements on the module overview.

Benefits of workflow-based deletion

Implementing deletion through the workflow offers several advantages:

• Deleted elements can be managed within the module (see following sections).
• You can individually configure:
  • Which statuses allow content to be deleted
  • Who is allowed to perform deletions
  • Who receives notifications when an element is deleted
• Element restoration also works through the workflow and provides the same configuration options.

Managing deleted elements

Once there are deleted elements, a Deleted Elements tab appears on the module overview. There you see all deleted elements in a table – with their status before deletion. These elements are only accessible through this table.

In the table you can:

• View deleted elements in detail
• Permanently delete elements (these cannot be restored afterward)

Restoring elements

To restore a deleted element, at least one transition out of the Deleted status must be configured in the workflow.

To restore an element:

1. Go to the relevant module and open the Deleted Elements tab.
2. Click on the element you want to restore to open its detail view.
3. At the bottom of the page, you'll find a button to perform a workflow transition. Use it to move the element to another status and restore it.

The Deleted status is not an archive