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I have a list of files that show as matching in the status window, but the rules only run on some of the matches.

In these rules, I have it copy the file to folder from a to b, then move it from a to c.

The move copies to c, but leaves a copy in a.

After a copy, subsequent actions in the same rule operate on the copy, not the original. If you want to operate on file a again, you need a "Continue" action and then a separate rule.

Mr_Noodle wrote:After a copy, subsequent actions in the same rule operate on the copy, not the original. If you want to operate on file a again, you need a "Continue" action and then a separate rule.

Ok, but that doesn't explain why only some of the rules are getting exicuted in the first place despite showing matched in the status.

Fwiw I find it cleanlier to use a shell script to execute multiple copy move commands vs creating the multiple additional rules. That of course works well I just prefer a group of actions execute at the same time. You can do as me noodle suggests or just create a bash script that does at cp “$1” <b directory>, mv “$1” <c directory>. I don’t understand what you mean when you say the move moves it c but keeps it in a. Isn’t that just a copy?

@the1gofer: I suggest you go through the full troubleshooting guide: https://www.noodlesoft.com/kb/hazel-tro ... ing-guide/

dhy8386 wrote:Fwiw I find it cleanlier to use a shell script to execute multiple copy move commands vs creating the multiple additional rules. That of course works well I just prefer a group of actions execute at the same time. You can do as me noodle suggests or just create a bash script that does at cp “$1” <b directory>, mv “$1” <c directory>. I don’t understand what you mean when you say the move moves it c but keeps it in a. Isn’t that just a copy?

I haven't had much luck getting scripts to run ... permissions and all

Mr_Noodle wrote:@the1gofer: I suggest you go through the full troubleshooting guide: https://www.noodlesoft.com/kb/hazel-tro ... ing-guide/

Yes, that's why I'm here. The rules are showing as matched, but just don't run. I'll try new rules I guess.

The troubleshooting guide shows how to check rule status and logs as well. That info is important.