Don't Forget to Delete Files: Model Events

I will show an example of a Model event to delete the related files from storage.

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[mallesbixie]

To be really sure the cleanup will always work, you'd have to wrap the call to `$document->delete()` in a transaction, so the deletion would be rolled back if deleting the file fails. In most cases this will be fine though. You could have a maintenance job cleaning up unlinked files if it becomes a problem.

[tqxhoef]

If you are using soft deletes use self::forceDeleted(function ..., this will only delete the file from storage when you force delete the model.

[haiffy]

Thanks. Also, this should be added as new method for FileUpload field, maybe like removeFileOnDeleted(true)

[SD-pffw]

Just the thing I needed, was looking for a solution for this few days ago, can't thank you enough...

[francescoleto]

I love it! But often I use Event class. In this way I can call event wherever I want

[quebono]

How clean your interface and you code is, is mind blowing to me

[fulufheloful]

Thank you Povilas. This is something that i needed

[panicmilovan]

What about the case when user chooses another file ? The old uploaded file will stay on the file system...I had this problem with fillament v2...

[kifaru.]

how can you wrap that code in an if statement.? My model has a option image upload

[amitsolanki]

I have created foreign key on post table for user_id column but when i delete user than user posts images are not deleting.

I have created both method deleting and deleted inside boot method of post modal.

[albanuskelvin]

What if you are using a filament plugin like Spatie Settings to store maybe site logo favicons e.t.c how will you delete the file before uploading anotherone

[kingstalker]

What about soft deleted would you then delete it or not or wil just ask for a remeber this be deleted forever message or what

[nazarali]

that good. but if multiple file upload how can deal with it ? or just delete image without delete the record

[cardboarddignity]

What library are you using for file upload? Seems fancy

[amir_hjr]

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[gilneyn.mathias]

What happens if the user uploads a file and then closes the tab/never saves the model? 😅

[RealHomeboy]

I don’t think it’s the responsibility of a model to delete files, that should be the business/service class. models/entities in Laravel have already too much responsibility