SQL Tab History - "Remove tabs older than this"

JimF

Hello,

Background: I am looking at getting rid from my tab history changes that I have made to stored procedures as they are now saved in the database. I can do this by searching for things like "Create Procedure", "Alter Procedure", or other needed variants.

But, before I destroy my entire tab history, I need to get some clarification on exactly what "Remove tabs older than this" actually does.

• Does it delete all tab history older than this disregarding the filter (not good), or only the ones that are filtered and shown in the list ("correct" answer).
• Does it leave or delete the item that is currently being right-clicked on and "Remove tabs older than this" is chosen.

This is less critical to me, but I just want to know.
Thanks,
Jim

Andrei R

Hi JimF,

Unfortunately the "Remove tabs older than this" feature currently does not consider the filter when removing tabs.

We've added this in as a potential future improvement though so thank you for pointing this out!

Also, the item currently being right clicked will not be removed when removing older tabs.

JimF

Hi Andrei,

Thanks for getting back to me on that. That's very unfortunate that it does not honor the current filter. As far as removing the current item, that is actually what I would expect from the wording of the menu item.

Is there a User Voice item that I need to add my votes to?

Thanks,
Jim

Andrei R

Hi Jim,

I found this which sounds similar: https://redgate.uservoice.com/forums/94413-sql-prompt/suggestions/6354852-ability-to-delete-based-on-filter-in-tab-history