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--- software:squirrel:archived_files [2025/02/02 13:34] – support@smikar.com
+++ software:squirrel:archived_files [2025/03/26 13:25] (current) – support@smikar.com
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-**Archived Files Overview**
+===== 🗄️ Squirrel Archived Files Overview =====
-The Archived Files page in Squirrel provides a comprehensive view of all archived files across SharePoint sites. This page allows administrators to monitor, manage, and restore archived files quickly. The interface is designed to offer easy navigation through large datasets and enables efficient file restoration.
+The **Archived Files** section in [[https://www.smikar.com/squirrel/|Squirrel]] provides administrators with a centralized view of **all archived documents** across connected SharePoint sites. From this interface, you can efficiently search, review, and restore files on demand.
-| Select Archived Files from the Squirrel Menu | {{:software:squirrel:archived_files_menu.png?200 |}}|
+This dashboard is designed for quick navigation, even across large datasets, enabling granular control over archived content.
-| From there the main window will now show you all of your documents that have been archived from your SharePoint Sites by Squirrel. | {{:software:squirrel:archived_files_overview.png?200 |}}|
-**Main Features:**
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-  * **Filename Search:** The search bar allows admins to search for specific files by filename. This helps in quickly locating archived files by name.
-  * Date Archived: The table displays the date when each file was archived. This information is helpful for tracking and managing archived content over time.
-  * **Filepath:** Displays the full path of the file within the SharePoint site, helping to locate its original location and ensure the correct file is being restored.
-  * **File Size:** This column shows the size of the file in megabytes (MB), allowing admins to assess the size of archived files before initiating any actions.
-  * **Action:** Provides the Restore button for each archived file. Admins can restore any file by simply clicking on this button. The file will be returned to its original location in SharePoint.
-**File Navigation:**
+| 📂 From the Squirrel dashboard, click **Archived Files** in the left-hand menu. | {{:software:squirrel:archived_files_menu.png?200}} |
+| 📋 You’ll see a list of all files that have been archived by Squirrel from across your SharePoint environment. | {{:software:squirrel:archived_files_overview.png?200}} |
-At the bottom of the archived files list, you'll find pagination controls:
+----
-  * **First:** Navigate to the first page of the archived files.
+==== 🔍 Key Features ====
-  * **Previous:** Go back to the previous page.
-  * **Next:** Move to the next set of archived files.
-  * **Last:** Navigate to the last page of archived files.
-  * **Page Number:** Indicates the current page and total number of pages.
+- **🔎 Filename Search**
+  Use the search bar at the top to quickly locate archived files by their name.
-**Action Buttons**
+- **📅 Date Archived**
+  Shows when the file was archived, helping track retention periods or audit recent changes.
-The Restore button is available next to each file in the list. By clicking Restore, the file will be moved back to its original location in SharePoint, making it accessible again.
+- **📁 File Path**
+  Displays the original file location in SharePoint, making it easy to verify the file’s source before restoring.
-**Usage Tips:**
+- **📏 File Size**
+  Indicates the size of each file (in MB), useful when prioritizing large files for review or restore.
-To speed up the process of restoring multiple files, use the Search Filename or Search Filepath filters to locate specific files quickly.
+- **🔄 Restore Action**
-For large archives, take advantage of the pagination system to break down the data into manageable sections.
+  Each file has a **Restore** button, which immediately returns the file to its original SharePoint location.
+----
+==== 📚 File Navigation ====
+At the bottom of the page, use the **pagination controls** to browse through archived records:
+- ⏮️ **First** – Jump to the first page
+- ◀️ **Previous** – Go to the previous set of files
+- ▶️ **Next** – Advance to the next page
+- ⏭️ **Last** – Jump to the final page
+- 🔢 **Page Number** – Displays your current position in the dataset (e.g., Page 3 of 12)
+----
+==== 🛠️ Restore Action ====
+- Each row in the table includes a **Restore** button
+- Clicking this restores the file to its original SharePoint library
+- The restored file becomes immediately available to end users with the proper permissions
+----
+==== 💡 Usage Tips ====
+- Use **Search by Filename** or **Search by File Path** to narrow results quickly
+- For bulk review, use pagination to work through the archive in manageable segments
+- Restored files retain their original metadata and location structure
+- Files remain in the archive list after restoration (with updated status), allowing for full audit trails
+----
+Need help restoring files or navigating archived content? Contact [support@smikar.com](mailto:support@smikar.com) for assistance.