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Darren
1 month ago
Gary. What view do you like to use when transferring files from one folder to another? I often end up opening two windows side by side for transferring a large number of files. Perhaps you could do a video covering the various options. You always have some cool tricks up your sleeve.
Darren: I usually use Column view. To move a file between two folders, if I can see the second folder in Column view then I just drag and drop within that window. Otherwise I drag and drop to the second tab, wait for it to switch to the tab, and drop it in there.
Gene
1 month ago
I tried this but the “Clean up” option was not available. What do you need to have in the folder of interest to make that option available?
Gene: You need to be in Icon view. Also, make sure you are looking in a regular folder not a special place like a Smart Folder or Recents or something.
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Gary. What view do you like to use when transferring files from one folder to another? I often end up opening two windows side by side for transferring a large number of files. Perhaps you could do a video covering the various options. You always have some cool tricks up your sleeve.
Darren: I usually use Column view. To move a file between two folders, if I can see the second folder in Column view then I just drag and drop within that window. Otherwise I drag and drop to the second tab, wait for it to switch to the tab, and drop it in there.
I tried this but the “Clean up” option was not available. What do you need to have in the folder of interest to make that option available?
Gene: You need to be in Icon view. Also, make sure you are looking in a regular folder not a special place like a Smart Folder or Recents or something.