Wait for 2 files w/same name (different extensions) to land in a folder, then move both

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#1

I couldn't find anything on the forum for this & it's looking more detailed than the basics I know regarding the 'If Then Else' action (but I'm a KM novice so I don't know for sure). So I'm wondering if anybody might have a clever way to do the following (I made a screencast showing what I'm talking about if it helps):

VIDEO EXAMPLE (1min):
https://vimeo.com/285154936
Password for the video: keyboardM

  • I have two folders on my desktop, one named 'INPUT' & the other named 'OUTPUT'

  • I have a continuous stream of .mp4's & .jpeg's that arrive in the 'INPUT' folder from different sources and at different times.

  • The format of the filenames always looks like this: A123456.mp4 & A123456.jpg

(those filename numbers always change but there will always be a mp4/jpg pair with the same name eventually)

  • I'm hoping to get KM to see when two files with the same name are in the 'INPUT' folder at the same time (one an .mp4 - the other a .jpg) and when there is a match, move both to the 'OUTPUT' folder.

Any help would be much appreciated!

Copy a pdf filename & rename several videos with that filename that reside in the same folder
#2

This may not be exactly what you need, but it should get you started.

As always, please feel free to post any comments, issues, and/or suggestions you may have concerning this macro.

MACRO:   Move Pair of Matching Files in Trigger Folder [Example] @Bash

~~~ VER: 1.0    2018-08-15 ~~~

DOWNLOAD:

Move Pair of Matching Files in Trigger Folder [Example] @Bash.kmmacros (14 KB)
Note: This Macro was uploaded in a DISABLED state. You must enable before it can be triggered.
Be sure to Change the Trigger to the Proper Folder before you enable it.

ReleaseNotes

Author.@JMichaelTX

PURPOSE:

  • Move Pair of Matching Files from Trigger Folder

HOW TO USE:

  • Since this macro is triggered ONLY when a file is put into the Trigger Folder, all you need to do is before you ENABLE this macro:
    1. Confirm/Set the Trigger Folder one time
    2. Confirm/Set the Output Folder
    3. Confirm/Set the File extensions to be used.
    4. Then, enable the Macro and test it.

NOTICE: This macro/script is just an Example

  • It is provided only for educational purposes, and may not be suitable for any specific purpose.
  • It has had very limited testing.
  • You need to test further before using in a production environment.
  • It does not have extensive error checking/handling.
  • It may not be complete. It is provided as an example to show you one approach to solving a problem.

MACRO SETUP

  • Carefully review the Release Notes and the Macro Actions
    • Make sure you understand what the Macro will do.
    • You are responsible for running the Macro, not me. :wink:
      .
  • Change the Trigger to the Proper Folder
  • Move this macro to a Macro Group that is only Active when you need this Macro.
  • ENABLE this Macro.
    .
  • REVIEW/CHANGE THE FOLLOWING MACRO ACTIONS:
    • ALL Actions that are shown in the magenta color
    • SET to YOUR Output Folder Path
    • IF: File is Proper Type, THEN Process
      • Confirm/Change Valid File Extensions to Use

REQUIRES:

  1. KM 8.0.2+
  • But it can be written in KM 7.3.1+
  • It is KM8 specific just because some of the Actions have changed to make things simpler, but equivalent Actions are available in KM 7.3.1.
    .
  1. macOS 10.11.6 (El Capitan)
  • KM 8 Requires Yosemite or later, so this macro will probably run on Yosemite, but I make no guarantees. :wink:

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

  • While I have given this limited testing, and to the best of my knowledge it will do no harm, I cannot guarantee it.
  • If you have any doubts or questions:
    • Ask first
    • Turn on the KM Debugger from the KM Status Menu, and step through the macro, making sure you understand what it is doing with each Action.

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#3

Wow!!! This works perfectly!!! I can't thank you enough. I'm going to be studying closely how you did this, it's a great learning tool and a huge breakthrough for me - hugely appreciated!!!

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#4

You're very welcome, and feel free to ask any questions about it.
I'm sure others will have the same questions, so you'd be helping a lot of people. :wink:

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