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Descriptive names for Folder column

PostPosted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 11:44 am
by vw-Hazel
Would it be possible for a future version of Hazel to include the ability to have a descriptive name for the Folder.

I have several folders which will need watching but they have similar names (and located at different places). But a description (or even reference to their locations) it can be hard to remember details).

Re: Descriptive names for Folder column

PostPosted: Fri Nov 15, 2013 12:24 pm
by Mr_Noodle
You can create aliases for the folders and then have Hazel monitor those. Is that doable in your situation?

Re: Descriptive names for Folder column

PostPosted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 5:48 am
by vw-Hazel
Thank you for the suggestion.

But it does not work in the way I intended.

eg.

    1. I have a folder "notes" in a dropbox
    2. create a alias for it.
    3. move alias to another folder (e.g. Documents)
    4. rename alias to something more descriptive (e.g. "notes - located in Dropbox").
    5. add folder "notes - located in Dropbox"
    6. Hazel displays folder as "notes".

Is this what is supposed to happen?

Re: Descriptive names for Folder column

PostPosted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 2:20 pm
by Mr_Noodle
No. It should retain the name of the alias. I'll look into it.