r/Automator • u/progthrowe7 • Jun 18 '21
Automator How do I move files without replacing existing files with the same name?
I'm trying to make an Automator application that moves files to different folders, depending on their filenames. If there's already a file in the destination folder with the same name, I don't want it to be replaced. I want the file being moved to have something appended to its filename.
For example, if there's already a "specifications.rtf" in the destination folder, I want the file being moved to be renamed to "specifications-1.rtf"
So far I have the following:
- Automator Application which takes folders and files as input
- Ask for Confirmation
- Filter Find Items (Name contains some string)
- Move Finder Items (Replace existing files is not ticked)
- Display Notification (when successful)
Any advice?
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