Unwanted EZ Touch projects in the described workflow are removed through Windows Explorer, not from an in-software delete command. Use the project directory, confirm the target before deleting it, and keep a recoverable copy if there is any chance the project is still needed.
Stop repeating the delete search inside EZ Touch
The reported workflow required opening Windows Explorer and erasing unwanted projects from their directory; that was identified as the accepted deletion method. Repeatedly searching the project editor for a delete control will not remove files if the installed software does not provide that operation.
- Do not confuse closing a project with deleting it. Closing leaves its files in place.
- Do not delete an entire parent directory just to remove one project. Select only the intended project.
- Do not assume a recycle-bin restore will always be available; confirm your workstation's deletion and backup practices first.
Identify the exact project directory before deleting
Use the folder location already associated with the project in your EZ Touch workflow. The source does not specify a default directory, file extension, or software version, so do not substitute a guessed path or filename.
- Close the project in EZ Touch if it is open, so the editor is not actively using its files.
- Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the known project directory.
- Inspect the project names and contents. Confirm that the item is the obsolete project, not the project currently used for machine work or a shared backup.
- If the directory contains multiple similarly named projects, compare them against your approved project records before removing anything.
Delete only the confirmed obsolete project
Once the target is confirmed, remove that project from its directory using Windows Explorer. Avoid deleting neighboring files or folders unless you have positively identified them as belonging only to that obsolete project.
For a project that may be needed for recovery, retain a copy in the location required by your site's backup procedure before deletion. This is especially important when project naming is ambiguous or the workstation is the only known copy. Do not rely on a project name alone to decide that a file is safe to remove.
Check the result in Explorer and EZ Touch
After deletion, return to the project directory and confirm that the selected project is no longer present. Then open EZ Touch and confirm that the projects you intend to keep remain available. Do not test by opening or changing a production project unless the normal machine-change controls permit it.
- If the target still appears, check whether you navigated to the correct directory or whether another copy exists elsewhere.
- If a wanted project is missing, stop further cleanup and use the site's approved backup or recovery process.
- Record the removed project name and location when your maintenance or change-control process requires a deletion record.
Keep deletion separate from project maintenance
Deleting a project from the workstation is file cleanup; it does not establish that the machine, HMI, or any other stored copy has been updated or cleared. Treat project deletion separately from uploading, downloading, editing, or changing the running equipment.
Never use file deletion as a substitute for confirming which project is approved for machine use. If you cannot identify the exact project folder, distinguish an archive from a working copy, or verify that a needed copy exists, leave the files untouched and escalate through your organization's controls process.
FAQ: Remove EZ Touch projects safely
Can I delete an EZ Touch project in Windows Explorer?
Yes. In the described workflow, Windows Explorer is the accepted way to remove an unwanted project. Navigate to its known project directory and delete only the confirmed target.
Does EZ Touch have a project delete button?
The described workflow uses Windows Explorer rather than an in-software delete command. The exact controls can vary by software version, so check the installed version's documentation if you need to confirm its available project-management functions.
Can I delete the project while it is open?
Close the project first. Removing files while an editor is using them can leave the application in an inconsistent state or make it harder to tell which copy was removed.
Can I delete the whole EZ Touch project folder?
Delete only the folder or files positively identified as belonging to the unwanted project. Do not remove a parent directory containing other projects or backups.
When should I stop and contact support?
Stop if the project path is unclear, the target resembles an approved or production copy, or an expected project disappears. Preserve the remaining files and contact your organization's controls lead or AutomationDirect's official support channel for help identifying the correct project and recovery path.