is it necessary to delete files from the database folder?

[Anonymous]

I had a need to delete a drawing from the details folder of a model folder. A co-worker told me I also needed to go into the database folder and delete the files there which I have never done before. Ever since the drawing style doesn't work right. So my question is do I need to go into the database folder and delete those files when deleting a drawing from the details folder? 

[múinteoir]

You shouldn't need to delete any files manually, all should be done in the Document Manager as below.

[Anonymous]

I've tried that before and had problems with it keeping the file and being unable to re-use the drawing number (file name) and/or reverting back to the unwanted file on updates. Is there a way to prevent that? I need the entire file to be completely gone forever. 

Thanks

[alickomay · Accepted solution]

after cliking delete u have to click "ok" then "ok"

or after clicking delete press "enter" on keyboard twise

go to numbering , second tab "special" there a setting "reuse unused numbers"

[julioealfaro19721996]

It is also possible you are generating duplicate drawings, they can cause drawings not to be deleted as they may exist as example: B1 but in the details folder they exist as B1,B100,B101....even thought they are different numbers the software will create new drawings if you run a drawing process to try and finish fast.