Archive

Why it matters

flowchart LR
    Active[Active work] --> Archive[Archive]
    Archive --> History[Preserved history]

Archive explains how TrialStack removes records from active working views without pretending the record never existed.

How it works

flowchart LR
    Record[Record] --> State[Lifecycle state]
    State --> Views[Active vs archived views]

Archiving changes the record’s lifecycle state so day-to-day workflows stay focused while teams still preserve controlled recovery and traceability where policy requires it.

When to use it

flowchart TD
    Finished[No longer active] --> Archive[Archive]
    Needed[Still active] --> Keep[Keep live]

This concept matters when a record should no longer drive active work but still needs to remain part of the accountable system history.

What to watch for

flowchart LR
    Archive[Archive] --> Recovery[Possible recovery]
    Delete[Casual delete] --> Loss[Loss of context]

Archive is not casual deletion. It is a lifecycle decision that should be read in the context of governance and recoverability.