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DVD Profiler Unlimited Registrantlbk
Registered: February 20, 2011
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When deleting, too many steps are involved.
1) tick film(s)
2) press delete
3) tick confirm
4) press accept - that's cumbersome!

Suggestion: One-click delete possible (by setup) please!
1) tick DVD(s)
2) press Delete button (which I have put in the icons bar) - done!
DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile RegistrantStar ContributorPantheon
Registered: March 14, 2007
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Quoting lbk:
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When deleting, too many steps are involved.
1) tick film(s)
2) press delete
3) tick confirm
4) press accept - that's cumbersome!

Suggestion: One-click delete possible (by setup) please!
1) tick DVD(s)
2) press Delete button (which I have put in the icons bar) - done!


The reason for the existing delete process is to ensure that you don't make a mistake and delete by accident.

Under no circumstances would most users want a simply Tick/Delete option. At the very least we would all want a 'Confirm' option.
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorAddicted2DVD
Registered: March 13, 2007
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I agree... I want that extra verification. Accidents happen way too easily.
Pete
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I agree... I want that extra verification. Accidents happen way too easily.


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DVD Profiler Unlimited Registrantlbk
Registered: February 20, 2011
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For work I do interface design and programming, so I grant you there is always the issue who to serve? The "hobby user" having lots of time to nurse each entry (the more time it takes the better )  ... or the mass volume user wanting to get things done.

In general DVDProfiler is aimed at the former audience. I really love DVDProfiler and would like to see some more pro-like options for high volume handling also. These preferences are normally dealt with via setup options. I hope Invelos finds it challenging to serve both audiences 
DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile RegistrantStar ContributorDJ Doena
Registered: May 1, 2002
Registered: March 14, 2007
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May I ask why a collector's program like DVDP would need the option to efficiently remove profiles?

Who's doing that on a regular basis and why?
Karsten
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Registered: March 13, 2007
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I just don't see it. No matter what kind of a collector you are such a simple point - click - gone deletion system sounds so bad to me. I seriously believe more protection of the data then that is something everyone would want... no matter what level collector you are. It just seems to me you are in the vast minority on this subject. Personally, if I was the programmer... such an easy deletion process with no safeguards would never be an option. In my eyes a safeguard is too important.
Pete
DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile RegistrantStar ContributorBad Father
Registered: July 23, 2001
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I agree wholeheartedly with Pete. I don't mind in the least the steps it takes to delete a profile. With my "fat fingers" I'd end up accidently deleting profiles left and right if it were just a "One Click Delete"   .

Although, I do believe the OP was suggesting an "Option" in the program setup to allow for a "One Click Delete". As a Setup option I don't see the problem with it.
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorWinston Smith
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Registered: March 13, 2007
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Quoting lbk:
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When deleting, too many steps are involved.
1) tick film(s)
2) press delete
3) tick confirm
4) press accept - that's cumbersome!

Suggestion: One-click delete possible (by setup) please!
1) tick DVD(s)
2) press Delete button (which I have put in the icons bar) - done!


The reason for the existing delete process is to ensure that you don't make a mistake and delete by accident.

Under no circumstances would most users want a simply Tick/Delete option. At the very least we would all want a 'Confirm' option.

ASSUME NOTHING!!!!!!
CBE, MBE, MoA and proud of it.
Outta here

Billy Video
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorNexus the Sixth
Contributor since 2002
Registered: March 13, 2007
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For mass deletion, you can flag the profiles, then delete all at once.
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DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile Registrantmediadogg
Aim high. Ride the wind.
Registered: March 18, 2007
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For work I do interface design and programming ...

Then you should have the skills to be able to take advantage of tools such as AutoIt (free). In 5 minutes, you can make a little script that does what you need. If you also want to attach your script to an Icon, you could use the MyTools plugin.

Edit: another way would to request access to the plugins API and write your own ""quick delete." Very easy to do. Once in the Plugin Development Forum, you can get a code snippet to give you a head start.
Thanks for your support.
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Hey, new product!!! BDPFrog.
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DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile RegistrantStar ContributorBad Father
Registered: July 23, 2001
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For mass deletion, you can flag the profiles, then delete all at once.


That still requires the same amount of steps the OP wants to avoid .

1) Flag
2) Press Delete
3) Tick Confirm
4) Press Accept
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DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile RegistrantStar Contributormreeder50
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Registered: March 29, 2007
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For work I do interface design and programming, so I grant you there is always the issue who to serve? The "hobby user" having lots of time to nurse each entry (the more time it takes the better )  ... or the mass volume user wanting to get things done.

In general DVDProfiler is aimed at the former audience. I really love DVDProfiler and would like to see some more pro-like options for high volume handling also. These preferences are normally dealt with via setup options. I hope Invelos finds it challenging to serve both audiences 

Trust me, you are not the only pro using this software. And as one who works in the IT field, I would no more want a one click delete than pigs can fly. Years ago when I thought I was better than that, I had windows set to delete immediately instead of putting things in the trash can. I accidentally bumped the delete key while I was in the system folder and had several files highlighted. The dialogue to delete with delete highlighted popped up, as I moved my hand from the main keyboard to the mouse, I bumped the enter key on the numeric kaypad. Guess what...I had to reinstall my OS. So—No Thanks! I can spare the 2 extra seconds (1 for each click) to insure that I meant to delete.
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DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile Registrantlmoelleb
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Registered: March 14, 2007
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Confirmation dialogs are basically a sign that undo functinality is missing - so if undo for deleting items is added, I see no reason for the confirmation dialog. Without an undo the dialog needs to stay.
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Lars
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorWinston Smith
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Registered: March 13, 2007
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Quoting lbk:
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For work I do interface design and programming, so I grant you there is always the issue who to serve? The "hobby user" having lots of time to nurse each entry (the more time it takes the better )  ... or the mass volume user wanting to get things done.

In general DVDProfiler is aimed at the former audience. I really love DVDProfiler and would like to see some more pro-like options for high volume handling also. These preferences are normally dealt with via setup options. I hope Invelos finds it challenging to serve both audiences 

Trust me, you are not the only pro using this software. And as one who works in the IT field, I would no more want a one click delete than pigs can fly. Years ago when I thought I was better than that, I had windows set to delete immediately instead of putting things in the trash can. I accidentally bumped the delete key while I was in the system folder and had several files highlighted. The dialogue to delete with delete highlighted popped up, as I moved my hand from the main keyboard to the mouse, I bumped the enter key on the numeric kaypad. Guess what...I had to reinstall my OS. So—No Thanks! I can spare the 2 extra seconds (1 for each click) to insure that I meant to delete.

Far from it.
ASSUME NOTHING!!!!!!
CBE, MBE, MoA and proud of it.
Outta here

Billy Video
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantBlair
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Registered: October 30, 2008
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[Never mind ... I need to read reply posts more carefully ]
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