Introduction
Customers often ask how to “delete” a project, but this term can mean different things depending on the situation. In FleetWatcher, there is no hard delete option for projects or geo-zones. Instead, there are two primary ways to remove them from view:
Deactivate a project to hide its geo-zone and archive it safely
Delete a geo-zone manually (only when the physical job site has moved)
This article explains both options so you can choose the best path for your workflow.
Navigation
To deactivate a project:
Go to: Manage > Projects > Projects and click the Deactivate icon.
To delete a geo-zone:
Go to: Map, right-click the zone, and select Delete Polygon.
Option 1: Deactivate the Project (Recommended)
Deactivating a project hides its geo-zone and removes it from active use while preserving all historical data.
What happens when you deactivate:
✅ Geo-zone is hidden from the map
✅ Project no longer appears in dropdowns for shift or equipment assignment
✅ Equipment is unassigned and tracked on the Move Equipment page
✅ Historical data remains visible in reports and search
🧠 Best for: Jobs that are complete but must be retained for reporting or compliance.
Option 2: Delete the Geo-Zone (Map Page)
If the job location has changed or a zone was drawn incorrectly, you can delete the geo-zone directly from the map.
How to delete a geo-zone:
Go to: Map
Locate the geo-zone on the map
Right-click on the geo-zone
Select Delete Polygon from the menu
Confirm the warning that appears
⚠️ Warning:
Deleting a polygon cannot be undone.
Once deleted, there is no remaining location data for that project unless a new zone is drawn.
🔄 Best for: Portable plants or job sites that have moved and require a new geo-zone.
Which Option Should I Use?
Scenario | Best Option |
Project is complete, but data needs to be saved | ✅ Deactivate the project |
Geo-zone was drawn in the wrong location | 🗑 Delete and redraw on the map |
Portable plant has moved to a new site | 🗑 Delete old geo-zone and draw a new one |
You want to completely remove a project from view | ✅ Deactivate (projects can’t be deleted) |
Reminder
There is no delete function for projects in FleetWatcher.
Deactivation is the safest and most complete way to remove a project from daily use while preserving history.
Geo-zones must be managed from the Map page, not the project screen.