Delete and restore files

In Motiff, once a file is deleted, it will be removed from all collaborators. Therefore, we recommend deleting a file only after confirming that all collaborators no longer need to use this file.

After deleting a file, you can view, restore, and permanently delete the file in Trash at the bottom of the sidebar. Motiff stores deleted files indefinitely until they are permanently deleted by you or other collaborators.

Delete file

If you have Can edit or higher permissions for the file and its project, you can delete the file from the workspace or within the file itself.

Delete from workspace

There are two ways to delete a file from the workspace:

• Right-click on the file and select Delete.
• Select the file and drag it to the Trash at the bottom of the sidebar.

If you want to delete multiple files at the same time, you can select multiple files and then delete them in the following ways:

• Drag the cursor in the file list to select files.
• Hold down Shift and click on multiple files.
• Hold down ⌘ Command / Ctrl and click on multiple files.

Delete within a file

1. 1.After opening the file, click on a blank space on the canvas to deselect any layers.
2. 2.In the toolbar, click next to the file name to open the menu.
3. 3.Select Delete from the menu.

View deleted files

You can view, restore, and permanently delete files in the Trash.

Create a copy to Drafts

Anyone can create a copy of a file from the Trash. The created copy will go into personal drafts, while the original file remains in the Trash, available for other collaborators to copy, restore, or permanently delete.

Creating a copy does not include the original file's permissions, comments, version history, or library connections.

1. 1.Click on the Trash at the bottom of the sidebar.
2. 2.Right-click the file to open the file menu.
3. 3.Select Duplicate to drafts from the menu.

Restore

People with Can edit permissions for the file and its project can restore the file. Restoring the file will retain the original file's permissions, comments, version history, and library connections.

1. 1.Click on the Trash at the bottom of the sidebar.
2. 2.Right-click the file to open the file menu.
3. 3.Select Restore to return the file to its original location.

Permanently delete

People with Can edit permissions for the file and the original project can permanently delete the file. This action will permanently remove the file from all collaborators and cannot be undone.

1. 1.Click on the Trash in the sidebar.
2. 2.Right-click the file to open the file menu.
3. 3.Select Permanently delete from the menu to permanently delete the file.