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Remove an item from library

Analytical data and files stored in a library or search results can be easily removed from the library explorer, if they are no longer required. Removal of files or search results or search queries from the library explorer means permanent deletion of the selected object.

Copyright protection of commercial libraries.

Some commercial libraries might be copyright protected. In this case items cannot be modified or removed from this library.

 

Removing data from a library.

The item to be deleted must be opened before it can be deleted from the library. This is a protection mechanism to prevent unintentional deletion.

 

Removal of items is described in the following:

Remove data from library menu command

To remove an existing item from a library using the menu, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Double click with the left mouse button to open the selected item.

  2. Select the item you want to remove.

  3. From the Library menu, select the Remove 'object name' command.

  4. You will be prompted to confirm deletion.

  5. In the dialog box, press the YES button to confirm deletion or NO button to abort.

Remove data from library keyboard shortcut

To remove an existing item from a library using a keyboard shortcut, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Double click with the left mouse button to open the selected item.

  2. Select the item you want to remove.

  3. Press the key combination listed in the keyboard shortcuts.

  4. You will be prompted to confirm deletion.

  5. In the dialog box, press the YES button to confirm deletion or NO button to abort.

Remove data from library context menu command

To remove an existing item from a library using a context menu command, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Double click with the left mouse button to open the selected item.

  2. Select the item you want to remove.

  3. Click the Right mouse button.

  4. From the context menu, select the Remove command.

  5. You will be prompted to confirm deletion.

  6. In the dialog box, press the YES button to confirm deletion or NO button to abort.