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Scheduled File Deletion

Bharat Signage allows you to schedule automatic file deletion based on date and time. This helps keep your internal storage clean and organized.

⏲️ How It Works​

The system periodically checks file deletion dates and automatically removes files once their scheduled time has passed.

  • ✅ Interval can be configured from: Menu → Settings → Device settings → How often to check files
  • ⏰ File deletion relies on the device’s system time — ensure it's correctly set.

📌 Methods to Schedule File Deletion​

1. Via File Manager (Web Interface)​

You can set a deletion schedule directly from the File Manager:

  • Go to Menu → Files → File manager
  • Right-click a file → Select "Schedule deletion"
  • Choose the desired date and time

To view the deletion schedule:

  • Right-click the file → Get info
  • Or, switch to List view and check the "Delete date" column

2. Via setup.csv File​

When uploading files through:

  • 📁 ZIP Archive
  • 💾 USB Flash Drive
  • ☁️ Google Drive or Dropbox

You can set the deletion schedule in the setup.csv file included in the upload.

3. Via File Name Format​

Upload a file using a specific naming pattern, and Bharat Signage will automatically detect and assign a deletion schedule.

Format:

{name}DEL{date}.{extension}

Supported Date Formats:

FormatExampleDescription
yyyy-MM-ddimage_DEL_2020-11-22.jpgDelete on specific date
yyyy-MM-dd HH:mmvideo_DEL_2020-11-22 21:00.mp4Delete on specific date and time
dd.MM.yyyybanner_DEL_22.11.2020.jpgAlternate date format
dd.MM.yyyy HH:mmdoc_DEL_07.12.2019 13:20.pdfAlternate full format
xxDtemp_DEL_7D.pdfDelete after X days from upload
xxHalert_DEL_5H.pngDelete after X hours from upload

⚠️ Note:
File name is parsed only when first uploaded.
Renaming the file later will not update the deletion schedule.
To modify the date afterward, use the File Manager.