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    Deleting files

    Just as with a real flower, you can tear off petals and drop them to the special area called the “Collector”:

    Empty collector message

    In addition to drag-and-drop, you can put files and folders to the Collector by selecting the Move “Selected File” to Collector command from the item’s context menu, or by pressing ⌘⌫ hotkey while pointing to an object with mouse.

    No files are harmed until you click the Delete button.

    Once all unneeded files and folders are in the Collector, just click Delete to actually delete them.

    Full collector message

    You can expand the Collector by clicking on it to make sure you are not about to accidentally delete some needed files. The expanded Collector works just like the sidebar, so you can preview files and drag them out. Another way to get an item out of the Collector is to point and click the × button near its name:

    Remove from collector button

    Some folders like /System, /Library or current user’s home folder cannot be deleted, so the Collector will not accept them. Semi-transparent (consolidated) petals also cannot be removed: you’ll have to expand the group and drag individual files and folders.

    Clicking the Delete button starts the deletion process, but don’t get scared: you’ll have 5 seconds to change your mind and press Cancel :)

    The files and folders are deleted permanently, not moved to the system Trash, so that the disk space taken by them is actually recovered.

    Table of Content

    Getting started

    • Overview of disks, scanning
    • Understanding the disk map
    • Locating space wasters
    • Previewing file content and details
    • Deleting files

    Advanced usage

    • Scanning as administrator
    • Parallel scanning
    • FileVault support
    • Local snapshots, versions and Time Machine
    • Hidden disk space
    • Oddities with disk space calculations
    • A brief history of sunburst visualization
    • DaisyDisk versions
    • Tips and tricks
    • Keyboard shortcuts and multi-touch gestures
    • Troubleshooting

    Registration

    • Why register/upgrade?
    • Registering your license

    See also

    • Version 4, English
    • Version 3, English
    • Version 2
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    • Version 1, English
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