Need BIG help... Accidentally corrupted a folder using KM

[JMichaelTX]

@gustavomd

I accidentally created a file using the action “Write to a File” using blank variables for name and extension and the folder the file was in is now corrupted (reads as zero bytes and kind is TextEdit).

I believe this is fixed in Keyboard Maestro 8.1.1.

To be clear, the folder is replaced with a file by the same name (but no extension), but now, with Ver 8.1.1, the folder is moved to the macOS Trash, so it can be recovered.

However, there is no notice that the folder is being overwritten.

@peternlewis, the behavior with 8.1.1 is better, but still leaves much to be desired. IMO, you should should do the following:

1. Always provide a warning if a folder will be replaced with a file, and vice-versa.
2. Provide an optional setting in the Action gear menu to provide a warning if the file already exists.

The behavior of the Write to File action is inconsistent with the Move File action. The Move File action will fail if the file already exists.

IMO, both of these should have the same behavior with respect to replacing an existing folder/file.