Automatically delete on import?

tapeter · 03-26-2014, 01:20 AM

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...

Thanks!

Tim

eschwartz · 03-26-2014, 01:27 AM

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...

BetterRed · 03-26-2014, 01:30 AM

See attachment

You have to put the books in the designated folder - ie its a preset folder, not any folder.

BR

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

tapeter · 03-28-2014, 08:07 AM

I'd overlooked that solution, which is more than good enough! Thanks! TP

eschwartz · 03-28-2014, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BetterRed

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.

@tapeter, you're welcome.

AnotherCat · 03-28-2014, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

See attachment

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.

BetterRed · 03-28-2014, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AnotherCat

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

BR

03-26-2014, 01:20 AM	#1
tapeter Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2014 Device: Mac	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... Thanks! Tim

03-26-2014, 01:30 AM	#3
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 22,036 Karma: 30277960 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	See attachment You have to put the books in the designated folder - ie its a preset folder, not any folder. BR 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 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by BetterRed; 03-26-2014 at 01:44 AM.

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eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	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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tapeter Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2014 Device: Mac	I'd overlooked that solution, which is more than good enough! Thanks! TP

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