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Old 03-26-2014, 12:20 AM   #1
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Automatically delete on import?
I have a feeling this could have been addressed already -- If so, I had trouble locating that thread. I'm interested in configuring Calibre to automatically delete books from their original directory that it then imports into its own directory (so that I don't have two of the same file on my hard drive). I understand the wisdom of enabling the user to delete files himself, but I'm in favor of the more convenient method here...

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This is possible when using the Automatic Adding. It is in fact necessary, or else you'd re-import the same books endlessly.

For regular adding, however, I believe it was deemed too risky since it WOULD end up being used accidentally... you know it would...
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You have to put the books in the designated folder - ie its a preset folder, not any folder.

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eschwartz I just noticed my default Windows image editor, Irfan View, also has an option to delete its MRU list - I've been using IV for at least 15 years, and I use its MRU all the time - one never stops learning
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Old 03-28-2014, 07:07 AM   #4
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I'd overlooked that solution, which is more than good enough! Thanks! TP
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eschwartz I just noticed my default Windows image editor, Irfan View, also has an option to delete its MRU list - I've been using IV for at least 15 years, and I use its MRU all the time - one never stops learning
Indeed. Didn't really expect to hear of programs like that myself.

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eschwartz I just noticed my default Windows image editor, Irfan View, also has an option to delete its MRU list - I've been using IV for at least 15 years, and I use its MRU all the time - one never stops learning
Photoshop has a clear list menu choice in the recent list just like IrfanView's too.

Office Suite applications can be cleared as well (although buried down in the menu tree a bit; at least as at 2007 version).

Probably some others, those ones just come to mind.
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Office Suite applications can be cleared as well (although buried down in the menu tree a bit; at least as at 2007 version).
Buried's right, Office->Word Options->Advanced->Display->Show this number of Recent Documents - set to 0, press OK, set back to whatever (defaults 17) press OK. I don't know if it has to be a prime, never been game to try a non-prime

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