Repository

Defines the location of the repository directory. The default directory is %Public%\Documents\Admin Arsenal\PDQ Deploy\Repository. You can change the location of the repository by typing in a local path, a UNC path, or by clicking the file picker button to select a new location. Click the Open Directory Location button to view the location of the file.

The structure of the repository directory isn't enforced in any way, you can organize it however you wish. When you make a change to the directory, the new directory is tested to ensure that the Background Service can see the directory. Any errors display below.

NOTE: All packages imported from the Package Library are placed in the $(Repository).

IMPORTANT: If you change the Repository location, you must move all existing folders and files to the new location.

For a demonstration of changing the Repository location, see the following video.

VIDEO: Moving Your PDQ Deploy Package Repository

Repository Cleanup

Show Unused Files Warning in status bar

Enables a link showing the number of unused files in the Status bar of the Main Console. This is enabled by default.

NOTE: The link will not be displayed in the Status bar until the number of unused files is 20 or greater.

See Unused Files

Opens the Repository Cleanup window that allows you to delete those files that are no longer of use. The Exclusions window can be opened from the Repository Cleanup window. Click the Open Directory Location button to view the location of the file.

WARNING: If you using the Central Server to share one repository, it is advised to check with all other console users before doing a cleanup.

Manage Exclusions

Opens the Exclusions window. This button only appears once files or directories have been excluded from the Repository Cleanup window.

Exclusions

List of all files and directories that have been excluded from cleanup. This list only appears once files or directories have been excluded from the Repository Cleanup window.

Repository

The location of the repository. The repository can be opened using the Open Folder Location button. While this field can be edited, it will have no effect on the usage of the repository cleanup.

Filename

The name of the file that is no longer in use. Checking the box next to filename will select it for removal. By default, the first file in the list is checked.

Directory

The location of the file within the repository root $(Repository). You can access the location of the file directly by using the Open Folder Location button next to the directory name.

Size

The size of the file.

Delete

Deletes all selected files from the repository.

WARNING: This action cannot be undone. Once deleted, any files would need to be re-added to the repository

Exclude File(s)

Moves all selected files to the Exclusion window and prevents them from being deleted.

Exclude Directory

Moves the selected directory to the Exclusions window and prevents it from being deleted. Selecting a directory will automatically exclude all files and subdirectories in that directory.

Manage Exclusions

Opens the Exclusions window. This link only appears once files or directories have been excluded from the Repository Cleanup window.

Filename

The name of the file that has been excluded from cleanup. If a directory has been excluded, this column will reflect all files and subdirectories. Checking the box next to filename will select it to be included. By default, the exclusions are empty.

Directory

The location of the file or the directory itself within the repository root $(Repository). You can access the location of the file or directory directly by using the Open Folder Location button next to the directory name.

Size

The size of the file or directory.

Include

Moves all selected files out of the exclusion window back to the Repository Cleanup window to allow them to be deleted.