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Dinarius

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Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« on: July 21, 2016, 06:27:51 am »

I want to create copies of RAW image files within the same folder....

i.e. I don't want to have to copy a file, put it in another folder, rename it and drag it back into the original folder.

Is there an easy way to do this?

Many thanks.

D.
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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2016, 07:45:06 am »

You dont provide much info but in general, the File->Save As function would be the go-to.  On Mac's, there is a fantastic piece of software called 'Default Folder X' which is helpful too.

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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2016, 12:24:56 pm »

Sorry.

I'm PC. Windows 10.

File/Save As doesn't seem to be an option.

Right clicking on a file doesn't appear to offer much either.

Or am I missing something?

Thanks.

D.

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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2016, 12:48:23 pm »

Have you tried selecting the images you want, then copy them, then deselect and paste them back into original folder - I think the image will be pasted with the original name-copy, then (2) (3)  etc.

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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2016, 01:35:21 pm »

copy & paste in the same folder will save that way
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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2016, 05:20:21 pm »

I want to create copies of RAW image files within the same folder....

i.e. I don't want to have to copy a file, put it in another folder, rename it and drag it back into the original folder.

Is there an easy way to do this?

Many thanks.

D.

Just copy the file (right click, copy) then paste it into the same folder. It will automatically be given a name like "MyFile (copy)". 
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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2016, 11:58:52 pm »

I want to create copies of RAW image files within the same folder....

i.e. I don't want to have to copy a file, put it in another folder, rename it and drag it back into the original folder.

Is there an easy way to do this?

Many thanks.

D.

On Mac, open terminal and do the following:

find ./ -iname "*.dat" -exec cp {} {}"_copy" \;

The above will do the copying for files in all directories under the tree.
« Last Edit: July 22, 2016, 12:04:36 am by joofa »
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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2016, 03:08:47 am »

Serious?
On a Mac do Command-D  (Duplicate. It's in the File menu).
Surely goodness and mercy says that you can do the same on a PC with Control-D or something?
Are PCs still that dumb?
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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2016, 03:37:51 am »

To be frank, Dinarius, if you want help, help people to help you.

It seems incredible that you might be asking how to do this in Explorer/Finder. But at first glance, that seems what you were asking. Really? But then you mention "File/Save As". Are we supposed to know you are trying to make these copies in Photoshop, or Bridge, or Lightroom.... It's no wonder you're getting such a weird mix of replies - even Terminal or other irrelevant Mac-limited methods. Explain the context. What program are you trying to use to copy raw files?
« Last Edit: July 22, 2016, 06:02:30 am by john beardsworth »
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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2016, 05:16:28 am »

Serious?
On a Mac do Command-D  (Duplicate. It's in the File menu).
Surely goodness and mercy says that you can do the same on a PC with Control-D or something?
Are PCs still that dumb?
On a PC don't do ctrl D, it deletes the file. (crtl Z brings it back if you do it right afterwards)
I don't know if there is a single command that does what you want in Explorer, but the sequence ctrl C - ctrl V does the trick.
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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2016, 05:18:05 am »

On a PC don't do ctrl D, it deletes the file.
What does the delete key do?
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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2016, 05:19:13 am »

What does the delete key do?
Also delete the file
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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2016, 11:04:17 pm »

Ctrl-click the file and drag it anywhere inside the same folder. A copy will be created.

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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2016, 04:07:13 am »

Ctrl-click the file and drag it anywhere inside the same folder. A copy will be created.

Peano,

Sweet!  8)

Many thanks.

D.
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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2016, 10:21:38 am »

Bob Shaw - I find the delete key irreplaceable for deleting characters to the right of my cursor (and backspace for characters to the left of my cursor). I never understood why Apple doesn't include this key. And, I find it retro and amusing that some Mac users still feel compelled to make stupid remarks about Windows users. Damn.
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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2016, 08:24:42 pm »

Bob Shaw - I find the delete key irreplaceable for deleting characters to the right of my cursor (and backspace for characters to the left of my cursor). I never understood why Apple doesn't include this key. And, I find it retro and amusing that some Mac users still feel compelled to make stupid remarks about Windows users. Damn.
Randy Carone - Unlike your post which provides no benefit to the OP, I actually tried to assist them. On a Mac Command-P is print and Cmd-C is copy and Cmd-V is paste and on a PC Control-P is print, Ctl-C is copy and Ctl-V is paste. It would seem logical then that Command-D on a Mac which is Duplicate would be the same as Control_D on a PC.

I mean, who would have thought that a 21st century computer would not have a single keyboard combination to duplicate a file? I use this combination continually in uploading new PHP files to the web. You duplicate the file with Cmd-D, open the file, make the changes, Cmd-S to save and then upload anything newer than the one on the server. There are no "Paste As" options to trick you up.

As for Macs not having a delete to the right key, well the amusement is all in your mirror. As far as I know they have always had one. It is staring at me to the right of the Delete left key. Perhaps you have only used the basic keyboard and not the usual Extended Keyboard?  I have nothing against PCs. I encourage all of my competitors to get one.

Macs also read raw files in the operating system so you can see them on the card before you even upload them. Neat eh?
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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #16 on: July 24, 2016, 05:31:32 am »

Macs also read raw files in the operating system so you can see them on the card before you even upload them. Neat eh?
Same on my Windows machine, it's indeed a neat feature ;)
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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #17 on: July 24, 2016, 06:23:15 am »

Thanks for the replies to my original question. I hope it was of use to others also.

I will make only one contribution to the Mac v PC debate. (I'm Windows 10)

The Mac "ecosystem" is beautiful and does exactly what it says on the tin. I will never give up my iPhone, for this reason.

PC allows you, should you wish, to build a "Ferrari with a keyboard", which I have done on more than one occasion, specced exactly to you liking.

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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #18 on: July 24, 2016, 09:06:49 am »

Bob Shaw - I find the delete key irreplaceable for deleting characters to the right of my cursor (and backspace for characters to the left of my cursor). I never understood why Apple doesn't include this key. And, I find it retro and amusing that some Mac users still feel compelled to make stupid remarks about Windows users. Damn.

+1!
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Re: Creating copies of files within the same folder...?
« Reply #19 on: July 24, 2016, 01:46:04 pm »

Bob Shaw - I find the delete key irreplaceable for deleting characters to the right of my cursor (and backspace for characters to the left of my cursor). I never understood why Apple doesn't include this key.

They do.

The keyboards for the original Mac, Mac Plus and Mac SE didn't have a delete key. Laptops, and the cordless Apple keyboard, still don't, but you can press fn-backspace to get the same effect. All full-size Apple keyboards have had a delete key since, IIRC, the introduction of the Mac II in about 1988.

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