Run a rule on subfolder (of a monitored folder)

[andy4222]

Hi everyone, new to hazel and did some research here and at other places but couldn't resolve my problem.

My hazel rule is monitoring a folder (named dropbox) hierarchy as follows

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- dropbox
    - backups
         - alfred_pref
             - alfred_pref.preferences


I want to create a rule that backups this file every 7 days. But the rule copies the parent folder (backups with its other subfolders) when it's triggered. I only want to copy the alfred_pref folder in this case. I also don't want to monitor the alfred_pref folder separately. Want to keep monitored folders to the min. Any help?

Rule:

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- if all conditions are met
    - name is alfred_pref
    - date last matched not in last 7 days
DO
- copy to downloads folder


[Mr_Noodle]

You'll need to tell Hazel to go into subfolders via a separate rule. Check the manual as there is a chapter dedicated to this topic.