Scripting Nuke

[Jeff Bellune]

I use Nuke to delete files from my temp folders that otherwise couldn't be deleted using a simple delete command. Additionally, Nuke doesn't trigger a dialog telling me that such-and-such a file cannot be deleted because it is in use. It simply deletes what it can and skips the rest. Quick and neat. And of course, it does not ask for delete confirmation.

AFAIK, the various scriptable delete commands cannot duplicate Nuke's function. I get incomplete deletes and/or multiple dialogs.

Is there a way to duplicate Nuke's function using scripting?

If not, there should be!

-Jeff

[admin]

Hi Jeff, I'll add Nuke to Miscellaneous, then you have an #ID to use in scripting.

[Jeff Bellune]

Thanks, Don!

[wraithdu]

Somewhat related to this, is there a way (can there be a way) to alter the default Delete (and big X button) behavior to NOT use the recycle bin? Then Shift-Del would USE the recycle bin.

I prefer to just delete files, but I feel safter not using Nuke in case of an errant click.

[serendipity]

Somewhat related to this, is there a way (can there be a way) to alter the default Delete (and big X button) behavior to NOT use the recycle bin? Then Shift-Del would USE the recycle bin.

I prefer to just delete files, but I feel safter not using Nuke in case of an errant click.

Maybe I got you wrong, but altering default delete to NOT use recycle bin is similar to nuke button. Errant click would also matter in this case.

[admin]

Somewhat related to this, is there a way (can there be a way) to alter the default Delete (and big X button) behavior to NOT use the recycle bin? Then Shift-Del would USE the recycle bin.

I prefer to just delete files, but I feel safter not using Nuke in case of an errant click.

No, this is currently not possible and I would not like to change this. Swapping the logic if Shift in this context feels like looking for trouble... it's tempting but I will resist.

[wraithdu]

@serendipity
Not really, since in this case you are still prompted if you want to delete or not, giving you a chance to cancel.

@admin
Fair enough. If you should change your mind though....I'll be waiting

[admin]

Thanks, Don!

I just saw that Nuke actually calls Delete (Skip Locked) (with no dialogs and no recycle bin). And with the current implementation you do get a message when no file is selected, or when all selected files are locked and nothing is deleted.

Also, in future Nuke will be changed to erase files beyond restore.

I guess this is not exactly what you want in scripting? You rather want a simple delete without questions or messages, right? What about previewed files. Auto-Stop preview before attempting to delete?

[serendipity]

@serendipity
Not really, since in this case you are still prompted if you want to delete or not, giving you a chance to cancel.

oh sorry i had turned off my delete confirmation.

[Jeff Bellune]

I just saw that Nuke actually calls Delete (Skip Locked) (with no dialogs and no recycle bin). And with the current implementation you do get a message when no file is selected, or when all selected files are locked and nothing is deleted.

Also, in future Nuke will be changed to erase files beyond restore.

I guess this is not exactly what you want in scripting? You rather want a simple delete without questions or messages, right? What about previewed files. Auto-Stop preview before attempting to delete?

You're right - Nuke gives me a message if all files are locked. I don't usually run into that case because I know which 2 or 3 files are always locked in my temp folders, and I don't try to delete them if they are the only ones there.

Typically my workflow is to go to a temp folder, select all the files with Ctrl+A, click the Nuke button on the toolbar, and then go back to work. Locked files don't get deleted and no confirmation or warning dialogs appear.

The auto-stop feature sounds interesting, but for me, this is a case of "less is more". Simply allowing Nuke to be scripted would be sufficient. No need making this more complex than necessary. YMMV.

Thanks,
-Jeff

[admin]

I just saw that Nuke actually calls Delete (Skip Locked) (with no dialogs and no recycle bin). And with the current implementation you do get a message when no file is selected, or when all selected files are locked and nothing is deleted.

Also, in future Nuke will be changed to erase files beyond restore.

I guess this is not exactly what you want in scripting? You rather want a simple delete without questions or messages, right? What about previewed files. Auto-Stop preview before attempting to delete?

You're right - Nuke gives me a message if all files are locked. I don't usually run into that case because I know which 2 or 3 files are always locked in my temp folders, and I don't try to delete them if they are the only ones there.

Typically my workflow is to go to a temp folder, select all the files with Ctrl+A, click the Nuke button on the toolbar, and then go back to work. Locked files don't get deleted and no confirmation or warning dialogs appear.

The auto-stop feature sounds interesting, but for me, this is a case of "less is more". Simply allowing Nuke to be scripted would be sufficient. No need making this more complex than necessary. YMMV.

Thanks,
-Jeff

Ok, makes sense. Nuke should have a second trigger anway; right now it's only on the toolbar... (auto-stop preview is built into nuke anyway).

[Jeff Bellune]

Build 77 works great, Don. Thanks again!

-Jeff

[wraithdu]

Well I thought I could do what I had requested above by modifying the keybaord shortcuts...but it doesn't quite work.

Basically I changed the Delete (No Recycle Bin) keyboard shortcut #170 to "Del" and the Delete shortcut #169 to "Shift+Del". It half-way works in that pressing "Del" will delete without using the Recy Bin, but pressing "Shift+Del" does the same thing. The toolbar button acts the same as before, click = delete with recy, shift+click = delete without recy.

Is this a bug or did I break the system?

[admin]

Well I thought I could do what I had requested above by modifying the keybaord shortcuts...but it doesn't quite work.

Basically I changed the Delete (No Recycle Bin) keyboard shortcut #170 to "Del" and the Delete shortcut #169 to "Shift+Del". It half-way works in that pressing "Del" will delete without using the Recy Bin, but pressing "Shift+Del" does the same thing. The toolbar button acts the same as before, click = delete with recy, shift+click = delete without recy.

Is this a bug or did I break the system?

Okay, I knew it would happen one day. Yes, you found a system break point here. Because I hardcoded: When Shift is down, the Recycle Bin is bypassed. Why? To meet standard Windows expectations. And because I vainly hoped nobody would be so crazy to reverse the functionality of Shift here.

[wraithdu]

LOL, I like being different. I'm halfway there, so I'm happy