Delete Functionality is applicable in both DcDesktop Scan and FixUp Panels

• Scan Panel:
  Users can delete scanned images immediately after capture if they are incorrect, duplicated, or unnecessary.
• FixUp Panel:
  Users can review and delete images during post-scan cleanup, especially useful for removing blank pages, misclassified documents, or poor-quality scans.

What Happens When You Use 'Delete' in Batch Treeview:

1. Image Removal from Batch Folder:
• The selected image file is deleted from the batch folder on disk.
• This action is permanent—the image is not moved to a recycle bin or temporary holding area.
2. Update to Batch Metadata:
• The batch metadata (stored in the Admin database and batch XML) is updated to reflect the removal.
• Page counts and indexing references may be adjusted accordingly.
3. Impact on Workflow:
• If the deleted image was part of a document or had associated indexing data, it may cause validation or classification issues downstream.
• You may need to re-run certain rulesets or manually adjust document structure.
4. Audit Logging:
• If auditing is enabled, the deletion action may be logged for traceability.

How to Enable Image Deletion in Datacap Desktop

To allow users to delete images directly from the batch treeview in the Datacap Desktop application, follow these steps:

1. Close all instances of Datacap Desktop application
   Ensure that the dcdesktop application is not running on the user's workstation.
2. Create the configuration file
   Navigate to the following directory on the user's machine: C:\Datacap\DcDesktop
3. Create a new text file named DcDesktop.ini
• Right-click in the folder and select New > Text Document.
• Rename the file to DcDesktop.ini (make sure the extension is .ini, not .txt).
4. Add the following lines to the file:
5. [Settings]
6. EnableDeleteFunctionalityOnScan=1
7. Save and close the file
8. Restart Datacap Desktop
   Launch the application again. The delete option should now be enabled in the batch treeview.

Dcdesktop.ini file example:

Delete option is now available to delete an image in batch treeview. 

Best Practices to consider prior to deleting images in the batch treeview

• Confirm before deleting: Ensure the image is not needed for indexing, validation, or compliance.
• Backup batches: If possible, back up the batch folder before making deletions.
• Use with caution in production: Avoid deleting images in live batches unless absolutely necessary.