How to delete unused files and images from Manage Files database

Sara.M.1362
Sara.M.1362 Posts: 3 🔍
in Higher Ed / Postsecondary

As I update my course and bring it forward from term to term, I'm probably storing a lot of images that are no longer embedded in lesson material. Is there a way to see where each item in the Manage Files library is being used in the course material? Or a filter to show which items are not currently used so I can delete them?

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Sara

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  • Shobhit.S.365
    Shobhit.S.365 Posts: 27
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    Hello @Sara.M.1362

    Thank you for reaching us through the community.

    Based on your description, it appears that there is currently no feature available to delete unused files or images directly from Manage Files.

    If you would like more options I would highly suggest the submission of a PIE item, or upvoting one that suits your use case.

    I have found one similar PIE idea: https://desire2learn.brightidea.com/ideas/D8226
    Show what content topic is associated with a file (D8226)

    The Product Idea Exchange is designed for direct submission by our clients and end users to our Product Development organization and has the following advantages:

    • Allows you to receive direct updates on each request you submit
    
• Allows other community members to vote on ideas
    
• Allows other community members to contribute to and collaborate on each idea
    
• Ensures ideas that have the greatest impact on our clients and end users receive consideration for inclusion in future releases.

    We look forward to hearing from you at the Product Idea Exchange!

    Kind Regards,
    Shobhit Sachdeva

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  • Sara.M.1362
    Sara.M.1362 Posts: 3 🔍

    Thanks for your suggestion, Shobhit. Is the desire2learn.brightidea.com login the same as for this forum? I don't see a button to create a profile.

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  • Julia.P.6519
    Julia.P.6519 Posts: 37 admin

    Hi @Sara.M.1362 -

    You should be able to log into PIE automatically if you are logged into Community. If you're not able to access to from the link that Shobhit shared with you, please try accessing it from the Quick Links widget on the right side of this page or under Resources > Product Idea Exchange (3rd Party Tool).

    Let us know if you are unsuccessful - we're happy to help!

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