how to delete files without recycle bin?

[sundilsan]

i wont use recycle bin with xy...

[Stef123]

Shift DEL should work, just like elsewhere.
You could of course re-assign DEL to command ID #170 - to make w/o rec bin the default action for DEL.

Actually, I do it the other way round I assigned DEL to a user function that moves the files to a "recycle folder" I have set up. Safety net for myself when working on other machines, you never know, some people empty their bin all the time.

[admin]

Actually, I do it the other way round I assigned DEL to a user function that moves the files to a "recycle folder" I have set up. Safety net for myself when working on other machines, you never know, some people empty their bin all the time.

Clever! The real recycle bin does just the same (as you surely know): moves the files to some special folder. But it also does some renaming and a bit of database to avoid collisions and allow restore.

[Stef123]

Yes, the collisions are something I do indeed run into. One of my many reasons to get a better grip on scripting.

[sundilsan]

You could of course re-assign DEL to command ID #170

how do i re-assign? i am new, sorry. :-)

[Stef123]

Tools > Customize Keyboard Shortcuts
Click on the JUMP.... Button
Type DEL into the SEARCH field (should have the focus right away)
Pick "Delete (No Recycle Bin)" from the list
Assign your new shortcut. Click OK.

At your own risk. If you forget all about it, you may run into trouble a few months from now.

[sundilsan]

thanx! :-)

[eil]

Actually, I do it the other way round I assigned DEL to a user function that moves the files to a "recycle folder" I have set up. Safety net for myself when working on other machines, you never know, some people empty their bin all the time.

do you create such folders on each logic disk or one for all? and what about "restoring"/keep-track mechanic?

[Stef123]

It's part of my overall workflow which also includes custom thumbs caches and other side dishes. Basically, it all depends on what client I work for. Each one gets their own ini-file that I start up when I visit their offices. The ini primes XY to use a certain cache, a certain trash-folder, and a bunch of other settings. I am very diligent about this. No overlap, that's crucial. And all stashed away in encrypted drives.

what about "restoring"/keep-track mechanic?

Luckily, I've never had to restore anything, knock on wood. But I am confident I'd be able to track down the original locations. This is not about data loss, they all have their own means to handle that kind of thing. This is just my private concern, to handle my own lapses and follies.