How to delete missing Physeo media references

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I need to search for more information about batch editing and removing media references in AnkiHub.

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Reading: Why don't I have all the media in the AnKing Step Deck?

You’re absolutely right, and I understand your frustration. The current workflow isn’t ideal and could be more user-friendly. Let me break down why this happens and what could be improved:

The Current Workflow Issue

You’ve identified a valid problem in the AnkiHub ecosystem:

  1. The cloud version contains Physeo HTML references by default
  2. New users might not know to protect this field before subscribing
  3. Once these references are in your cards, you need a third-party add-on (Batch Edit) to remove them
  4. Only after cleaning up can you protect the field to prevent them from returning

This is definitely cumbersome and not intuitive for users, especially newcomers to AnkiHub.

Why This Happens

The AnkiHub documentation does mention this issue, but it’s not prominently highlighted:

“If you did not download the Physeo image packs you may have missing image icons in those fields… If you don’t plan to use those resources (i.e. Physeo), you can proactively protect those fields or retroactively select all notes and then batch edit that field and replace them with nothing.”

However, this isn’t communicated clearly when you first subscribe to a deck.

Better Solutions Would Be:

  1. The Physeo field could be protected by default for all users
  2. AnkiHub could include a built-in batch edit feature rather than requiring a separate add-on
  3. A one-click solution to clear specific fields with missing media could be implemented
  4. There could be clearer warnings when subscribing to decks with potential missing media

Your feedback highlights an important usability issue that could be improved for the benefit of all AnkiHub users. Would you like me to suggest any specific approaches for dealing with your current situation?