This article explains how to delete Unique/Equipment, Quantity, and Material items in ToolWatch. You can delete items from the Item Browser or Manage Retired Tools, depending on the item status. Deleted items (except Quantity items) can be found in the Recycle Bin.
Delete Unique or Equipment Items from Item Browser
Navigate to Inventory in the left menu.
Click Item Browser.
Use the search bar or filters to find the item you want to delete.
Click the blue Item Number link for the item.
In the Item Detail window, click Delete.
Click OK to confirm the deletion.
Best Practice: Always delete Unique or Equipment items directly from the Item Browser. This ensures the item record is fully removed from ToolWatch.
Delete Retired Items from Manage Retired Tools
Navigate to Inventory in the left menu.
Click Manage Retired Tools.
Use the search filters to locate the retired item you want to delete.
Click to highlight the item.
Click Delete at the top of the screen.
Click OK to confirm the deletion.
Best Practice: Only delete items from Manage Retired Tools if the item has already been retired.
Important: You can delete Quantity assets from Manage Retired Tools, but this is not recommended. It is best to zero out the stock in the Item Browser before deleting.
Recommended Way to Delete Quantity and Material Items
Navigate to Inventory in the left menu.
Click Item Browser.
Select the blue Item Number link of the item you want to delete.
Expand the Stock List panel.
Select the In Stock link for the location you want to zero.
In the Adjusted Quantity field, adjust the inventory to zero out the stock quantity.
Click Save.
Close the Product Catalog window.
After the quantity is zero, right-click the item in the Item Browser.
Select Remove Inventory Record.
Best Practice: Always zero out stock before deleting Quantity or Material items. This ensures accurate inventory records and prevents accidental loss of stock data.
View Deleted Items in Recycle Bin
Navigate to Administration in the left menu.
Click Recycle Bin.
Select the date range in the Show items recycled between fields.
Use the Record Type filter to narrow your results.
Click Search to view deleted items.
Note: Only Unique and Equipment items appear in the Recycle Bin after deletion. Quantity items do not appear in the Recycle Bin. Deleting these items is permanent and cannot be recovered.
Related Article:
If you need to delete a model, see the article How to Delete a Model from the Catalog for detailed instructions.