Delete files and folders

Deleting a file or folder from Version Cue is a two-step process that safeguards against accidental deletions. The first step is deleting the file or folder and giving it the Deleted status. Deleting hides the file or folder from normal view but does not erase it. The second step is permanently deleting and erasing the file or folder and its previous versions.

When you delete a folder, the folder and all folders and files nested inside it are hidden and given a Deleted status. When you permanently delete a folder, its entire contents are erased.

Any user with appropriate privileges can delete files and folders unless the files or folders are marked In Use. In a workgroup, if a user is editing a file that you need to delete, you can reset the file’s lock by using the Version Cue Administration utility.

You can restore files or folders that have a Deleted status. Restoring reinstates Version Cue management. Restored files and folders appear in their previous location in the project folder hierarchy. (Deleted files and folders maintain their relationship within the project hierarchy until they are permanently deleted.)

You can show hidden and deleted files or folders, and view them in search results. Additionally, Version Cue has a Project Trash view from which you can view all deleted files in a project. Use Project Trash to view and handle all deleted files without navigating through the project folder hierarchy.

Delete files or folders from a project

Note: You can perform this task only if you have access to the full Version Cue feature set, available in Adobe Creative Suite or in a shared workspace. See Availability of Version Cue features for more information.
  1. Choose File > Open. Click Use Adobe Dialog if you’re using the OS dialog box.
  2. Click Version Cue in the Favorites panel.
  3. Double-click the host Version Cue Workspace.
  4. Double-click the project that contains the file or folder you want to delete.
  5. Select the file or folder you want to delete.
  6. Do one of the following:

    • Choose Delete from the Project Tools menu 

    • Click the Delete icon .
      Note: If Show Deleted Items is not selected in the Project Tools menu, the file will become hidden and removed from view. If Show Deleted Items is selected, the file or folder will remain visible with the status Deleted.

Delete a file or folder permanently

Note: You can perform this task only if you have access to the full Version Cue feature set, available in Adobe Creative Suite or in a shared workspace. See Availability of Version Cue features for more information.
  1. Choose File > Open. Click Use Adobe Dialog if you’re using the OS dialog box.
  2. Click Version Cue in the Favorites panel.
  3. Open the Version Cue Workspace and project that contains the file or folder you want to delete permanently.
  4. Choose Show Deleted Items from the Project Tools menu.
  5. Select the file or folder you want to permanently delete, and choose Delete Permanent from the Project Tools menu.
  6. Click OK.
Related Information