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Delete Using Wildcards

Overview​

This video provides a comprehensive look at using wildcard patterns for delete operations in Nitro-CELL. It covers how wildcards can be applied to delete parameters across multiple models, demonstrating the pattern syntax and matching behavior. The video explains the different wildcard characters available, how they match against model and parameter names, and best practices for constructing safe deletion patterns. It also shows real-world examples of cleaning up parameters from a set of models using various wildcard combinations, and how to verify the results after execution. This is a practical guide for engineers who need to perform bulk cleanup operations efficiently.

Key Steps​

  1. Understand the wildcard syntax and how patterns match model and parameter names
  2. Construct a wildcard pattern that targets the specific items to delete
  3. Enter the delete command with the wildcard pattern in the execution worksheet
  4. Execute and review the results to confirm the correct items were deleted
  5. Save all affected models to persist the changes

Tips​

  • Always preview which models match your wildcard pattern before executing a delete
  • Use the most specific pattern possible to minimize the risk of unintended deletions
  • Keep a backup of your models before running bulk delete operations with wildcards