Deleting specific backed up folders in time machine

[dontomazo]

Hello
Is there a way to delete/empty a specific folder with in time machine ?
I have a new imac inbound which i want to clone with exsiting backup stored on timemachine, but there is one folder that is huge, over 1 terra on the backup i would like to empty so cloning the rest goes faster.
Its easy to backup that folder onto a extrernal harddrive, but deleting the folder seems to be harder.
I get a message saying deleting backup folder items is not permited.
is there a workaround i guess im asking

thanks
I added a pic to show what i mean.

 

[MasConejos]

You can go to time machine preferences and add the folder to the ignored folder list. I believe this will also remove the folder from All of your backups.

 

[FreakinEurekan]

This page shows how to do it safely. Don't delete from Finder, use Time Machine's GUI: https://support.apple.com/guide/mac...e-machine-backup-disk-mh26863/10.14/mac/10.14