From dd454ebf6f4bf31d474396c9ea7aa6e0280b8e41 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Ethanfel <ethan.fel@ts-pc.fr>
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:54:06 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Update engine.py

---
 engine.py | 9 +++++++++
 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+)

diff --git a/engine.py b/engine.py
index cb0809b..2f270b2 100644
--- a/engine.py
+++ b/engine.py
@@ -246,6 +246,15 @@ class SorterEngine:
         conn.commit()
         conn.close()
 
+    @staticmethod
+    def clear_staging_area():
+        """Clears all items from the staging area."""
+        conn = sqlite3.connect(SorterEngine.DB_PATH)
+        cursor = conn.cursor()
+        cursor.execute("DELETE FROM staging_area")
+        conn.commit()
+        conn.close()
+
     @staticmethod
     def get_staged_data():
         """Retrieves current tagged/staged images."""