Delete File(s) from Project

To access this screen:

  • Using the command line, enter "delete-file".

  • Use the quick key combination "dfi".

  • Display the Find Command screen, locate delete-file and click Run.

Permanently delete a file from your project according to a wildcard expression, and remove the physical file from disk.

Note: You cannot undo this command. It is recommended that you backup data before deletion as it can't be retrieved once deleted.

Using Filename Filters

To define a filename filter, type in a part of the filename together with one or more of the wildcard symbols '*' or '?' as prefix, intermediate character(s) or suffix. The filter will then be used to automatically select matching files from the project files list and display them in the pane below. Simply typing the '*' wildcard without any additional qualifying characters will result in all project files being listed. Some example filters are shown below:

  • _vb*  -  selects all files that start with '_vb'

  • _vb????  -  select all files starting with '_vb' and which contain an additional 4 following characters

  • *vb*  -  selects all files which contain the letters 'vb' at any position within the file name.

Using <Ctrl> and <Del> to Delete Files

You can also use the shortcut keys <Ctrl> and <Del> to delete project files from your system. To do this, ensure that a file is highlighted in the Project Files control bar, and select both keys on your keyboard.

You will be presented with a confirmation dialog before this action is performed.

Delete Files

To delete a file or files from the project based on a wildcard expression:

  1. Run the delete-file command.

  2. Enter a wildcard filter into the editable field.

  3. Review the File(s) found list. This lists all the project files that pass the filter.

  4. Click OK to (permanently) delete all files listed.