Cleanup of ProE files.....?

[AGaribay]

How do you create a Batch File which when placed in a Windows Directory, would Delete (or Move) the specified files from ALL the Sub-Folders.

Example:
V:
V:\parts
V:\parts\assemblies
V:\parts\assemblies\drawings
etc...

Files wanting to Delete or Move:

*.inf*, *.ref*, *.ptd*, *.tst*, *.memb*, *.ers*, *.info*, *.lst.*, *.inf*, *.
shd*, *.dat*, *.ger*, *.m_p*, *.log*

 

[looslib]

del /s *.inf* will delete all *.inf* files in all subdirectories of the current directory.


You could modify the proe.bat file that starts Pro/E and add the del /s lines to it so Pro/E would cleanup itself everytime you started a new session.

 

[gmintenko]

I had that same issue so I wrote my own VB program:


2006-10-05_153832_PEI_directory_cleaner.zip


With this program, you can specifiy which types of files are to be deleted by entering a filter description. E.g. if you want to delete all files that contain .inf, .ref, .ptd ... etc. extensions or files that contain the word 'temp' in their names, enter: *.inf*;*.ref*;*.ptd*;*temp* as the filter text. You alsohave the option of deleting to recycle bin but it will prompt you for each file depending on your system settings.


Warning: This progam deletes files so make sure you read the readme and .ini files and practice using it on backed-up files first.


I hope this helps.


Note:
You may need to install Comdlg32.ocxon your computer. You can get the file from: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/comdlg32.htm

 

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[SRINIVASANIYER1]

Cant we use the PURGE command...?


I am trying to use the same but does not seem to go anywhere...


Can somebody help me with the syntax. I also had a look at Pro/E Help files.

 

[Gene@ppi]

http://www.wascotech.com/purgedrive/

Great little program for cleaning up the mess that Pro-E makes. It has its own recycle and safety bin. I have used it for years. Tech support is very lacking but the program is straight forward and easy to work. I can help you get things set up if you would need any help.

 

[SRINIVASANIYER1]

Thanks Gene,


Can somebody tell me how to use the purge command...? Perhaps I am not using the command the right way.

 

[bobb]

Srini


This is how it works for me. Go to: Window>Open system window, then at the cmd prompt type "purge". You need to have your working directory set to the correct directory before hand.


Hope this helps


bobb

 

[kiwong]

Hi Guys,


There is a better way to purge Pro/E trail files. You can either download a file called Spekpur.exe from internet or configure your explorer so that you can click your right mouse button and select purge. Personally I prefer Spekpur.exe because you can set a number of version you want to keep while Pro/E purge only keep the latest file.


Kizza