Moving Files into a hidden folder

[brianjordan90]

I have a rule set that moves files tagged with an Archive tag to an archive folder. Everything works great so far. My next step is to make the archive folder a hidden folder. (i.e. .archivefolder) This way it's contents won't be indexed in searchlight and they will be hidden from finder.

However, the dialog box to select a destination folder does not display hidden Folders. Is there another way to get this to work without resorting to scripting.

Thanks,

Brian

[dhy8386]

However, the dialog box to select a destination folder does not display hidden Folders. Is there another way to get this to work without resorting to scripting.

Have seen this question asked a few times and its definitely not obvious. Change your archive folder to a hidden folder (.archive). Then all you have to do is keep your rule in place, but in the action part of the hazel rule (probably where you have the Move to Archive folder), click on the drop down to choose a folder, click Other… on the bottom, then hit Command+Shift+G which will bring up a Go To Folder box and type in the path to the hidden folder (i.e. ~/Documents/.archive). Thats it. Hazel now shows the hidden folder as the Move to folder.

[Mr_Noodle]

Thanks dhy8386 for all the forum help. Just to add a bit, the above is not Hazel specific. You can do that in any open dialog on OS X (one of many hidden features).