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# Setting Decloner preferences

To control how Decloner works, use the Preferences panel (you can invoke it by pressing Command+comma).

## Changing Decloner behaviour

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To tell Decloner to ignore certain files when looking for duplicates, use the Filters preference page.

Using filters
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To have Decloner prompt you when deleting files, or to turn the prompt off, use Confirm file deletion option on the Settings preference page.

Deleting duplicate files
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To tell Decloner to ignore files smaller than certain size, use Ignore files smaller than option on the Settings preference page. You can specify the minimum file size together with measurement units next to the option. For example, you might tell Decloner to ignore files smaller than 1 MB.

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To have Decloner follow file aliases, use Follow aliases option on the Settings preference page.

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To make sure at least one copy of a file is preserved, turn on Preserve at least one copy of a file option. If this option is turned on, Decloner will ignore files marked for deletion in groups that have all their files marked, and highlight such ignored groups and files with an alternate colour.

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To have Decloner move deleted files to a folder of your choice instead of trashing them, turn on the Safe Mode option. To choose a folder to hold "deleted" duplicate files, click Choose.

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To log Decloner activity to a file for troubleshooting, turn on the Logging option. To choose a folder to hold Decloner log files, click Choose. Decloner will create a separate log file each time it is launched, and the file will have the current date and time in its name. If you suspect Decloner is malfunctioning, email the appropriate log file to support@pixelespresso.com

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Using Decloner