Action Description
Use this action to remove a metafile (i.e. logical reference within the database of a video file stored on a metadevice) either completely from the database or just from one asset.
NOTE: This action only deletes logical references of metafiles within the database; for physical deletions it's suggested to use the "Asset file delete" custom action, or the "FileDelete" actions created automatically by the system.
In order to create a Delete from Device action, the following fields needs to be compiled:
Name - Enter a descriptive name for the action (e.g. 'Delete from MassStore'),
Select device - Specify the metadevice containing the metafiles to be deleted (e.g. Archive, HiRes, Proxy, System Storage, etc)
Select codec - If the metadevice contains multiple versions (codecs) of video files, specify the exact codec of metafiles to be deleted, or select <All codecs> to includes all codecs in the list.
If <All codecs> option is selected, the T-workflow action would delete all database files from the selected metadevice.
Select option - Specify the exact scope of this action:
Delete media: Delete the metafiles from the database, including links with ALL assets.
Delete link: Remove the link between the metafile and the current asset.
NOTE: In case the metafile to delete is linked only to ONE asset, this action will not delete it, otherwise the physical file connected would become orphan.
Once the action has been created, it has to be included into a T-workflow, and subsequently assigned to an asset(s).
How to use it
This action can be used, for example, to indicate that an asset no longer has a video file stored within an MassTech system, please consult the Manage Metafiles for MassTech systems chapter for further information.