Complex rules needed

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Complex rules needed Fri May 03, 2013 12:15 pm • by Kabeyun
Can't seem to find a way to set up complex rules requiring both ANY and ALL behaviors.
Example: If a file appears in the "Downloads" folder that is either .dmg OR .pkg/.mpkg, AND the filename does not contain the text string xxxxx, then move the file to the "Installers" folder.

Creative ideas, or will this become a feature request?

Thanks.
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Re: Complex rules needed Fri May 03, 2013 3:22 pm • by a_freyer
You're missing just one piece - holding alt to nest conditions. When you hold OPT/ALT the [+] (add condition) turns into a (...) so that you can nest conditions.

Remember, you can drag rules around.

For you, it'll look like this:

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if (all) of the following conditions are met for (the file or folder being processed):
     if (any) of the following conditions are met for (the file or folder being processed):
          extension is dmg
          extension is pkg
          extension is mpkg
     name does not contain (xxxxxx)

Do the following to the matched file or folder:
     move to folder "installers"
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Re: Complex rules needed Fri May 03, 2013 4:02 pm • by Kabeyun
A handy secret! Nice. Thanks for the help.
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Re: Complex rules needed Fri May 03, 2013 5:00 pm • by Kabeyun
Doesn't work. Let me guess: I have to upgrade from 2.x to 3.x. *sigh*
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Re: Complex rules needed Fri May 03, 2013 5:12 pm • by a_freyer
Well worth it, my friend. I no longer have 2.x, so I do not recall what would be the best way for you to accomplish this task.
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Re: Complex rules needed Fri May 03, 2013 5:20 pm • by Kabeyun
Took the dive, works as you said. Well, it looks nicer anyway. Haven't read the change log yet. Not a power user, so this was probably the only time I'll need v3.x. Then again, Hazel has a knack for finding reasons to use it. Thx again.
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