[Gelöst] How can I delete data from related fields that I want to delete?

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[martinP-14]

Hi,

I found out that I will not need some custom fields anymore. As I used theses fields in many posts I would like to know: how can I delete the data form these custom fields?

Does this happen automatically when I delete the custom fields itself? Or do the data still is in the database when I delete the custom fields? Are there other ways to delete the data?

Martin

[Minesh Supporter Languages: Englisch (English ) Timezone: Asia/Kolkata (GMT+05:30)]

Hello. Thank you for contacting the Toolset support.

-- I would like to know: how can I delete the data form these custom fields?
- Does this happen automatically when I delete the custom fields itself?
NO
- Or do the data still is in the database when I delete the custom fields?
Yes
- Are there other ways to delete the data?
No

So, to delete such unwanted custom field content, you need to write your own custom query which should run on postmeta table (as custom field content stored in postmeta table) and it should delete the custom field content for only those posts where you want to delete it.

Please check plugin like https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-database-cleaner/ if that can help.

[martinP-14]

Hi, isn't this an idea for a feature request? As Toolset creates fields to add data it should also be able to provide an option to delete it...

[Minesh Supporter Languages: Englisch (English ) Timezone: Asia/Kolkata (GMT+05:30)]

Yes, you have a point and we are always encourage the users to file a feature request that should be reviewed by our product manager.

You can file a new feature request using the following form:
=> https://toolset.com/home/contact-us/suggest-a-new-feature-for-toolset/

[martinP-14]

Well, I still have to figure out how to remove data - a custom function is not my way as Toolset "promises" to keep coding away from its user - and as a "delete some data in the database" can make a lot of trouble if it is not done right...