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File Pruning Tool

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Ottenhoff Consulting's avatar
Ottenhoff Consulting
38 posts
9 years ago
Ottenhoff Consulting's avatar Ottenhoff Consulting

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE some type of file pruning tool. There are no third-party add-ons that do this. What we need is the ability to parse through all the entries and categories and look for all files that are used (in dedicated file fields, grid file fields, and text/content fields) and compare that with the files that are in those upload directories and provide a way to remove the files that are no longer used/linked to. The tool could create a sub-directory in the upload location called “_old” (or something) and move them in there to be reviewed and managed. As we have clients’ sites that are over 5 years old, you can imagine the number of files that accumulate.. multiple versions of files, hundreds/thousands of entries, etc, etc. It really builds up over time. (I realize that some custom field types may not be supported in this type of tool).

       
lcallif's avatar
lcallif
25 posts
9 years ago
lcallif's avatar lcallif

I was going thru the Forums and came across this entry. I know it has been a bit of time, but was wondering if you still wanted/needed this capability. I so, please reach out to me with all the details and I will see what can be done.

       
PaxxionSrl's avatar
PaxxionSrl
1 posts
9 years ago
PaxxionSrl's avatar PaxxionSrl

Yes! It would be very useful in development (to quickly get rid of all temporary / placeholder content) and for clients, too.

       

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