Rule execution order with multiple conditions

[annasmith]

Hi Hazel community,
I’m trying to create a series of rules that organize my files based on multiple conditions (like file type, creation date, and folder location). I noticed that sometimes a file seems to be processed by a rule I didn’t expect.
Can someone explain how Hazel determines the execution order when multiple rules match a file? Is it strictly top-to-bottom in the rules list, or does Hazel have another method for prioritizing rules with overlapping conditions?

Thanks

[Mr_Noodle]

The first rule to match is the one that gets executed. In the manual, there's a chapter called "Understand the Logic of Rules" which explains everything. Also, the rule status function should help in this regard.