Hello,

Thank you for your message.
If you check Store Files In File System, Redirect files to disk, uncheck Store Files In Database and fill Files folder in Files settings under SiteManager, it should fit your needs.
The example of how to testmthat files are read from file system instead of DB.

Example scenario:
1) add workflow to some document type
2) create document with attachment (image file for example)
3) use it in any transformation so it will be displayed on your site
4) publish document (file will be stored on your disk )
5) delete file from disk

If you use the settings I have described, the file won't be displayed on your site anymore, because it's removed from hard disk.
But if you will inspect form tab of related document you will be able to see this document, because these are information from versioning which you can use to get back to previous version. But this information isn’t used when user browse through the site, so I think it's working correctly.

Best Regards,
Zbysek Nemec