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This Action is actually a multipurpose Action that provides the following Options: | This Action is actually a multipurpose Action that provides the following Options: | ||
(Most Options can be used with either a File or Folder, except as indicated.) | (Most Options can be used with either a File or Folder, except as indicated.) | ||
+ | * Reveal in Finder | ||
+ | * Create Unique File (v10.0+) | ||
* Move (and/or Rename) | * Move (and/or Rename) | ||
* Copy | * Copy | ||
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* Move to Trash | * Move to Trash | ||
* Delete File (permanently) | * Delete File (permanently) | ||
- | * Reveal in Finder | ||
* Delete Directory (permanently) | * Delete Directory (permanently) | ||
- | {{:action:move-rename-action-km-7.3.png?nolink|}} | + | {{move-rename-action.png?nolink|}} |
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+ | Delete File is obviously dangerous, and Delete Directory is extremely dangerous. Ensure you have full system backups before using this action. | ||
===== How To Use ===== | ===== How To Use ===== | ||
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^ Option ^ Description ^ | ^ Option ^ Description ^ | ||
- | ^ Copy | copies a file or folder. You must specify a name and location for the copy. | | + | ^ Copy | copies a file or folder. You must specify a name and location for the copy.\\ Since this requires a destination for the copy, if you want to just copy the file to the Clipboard, see [MACRO: Choose File and Copy It [Example]](https://forum.keyboardmaestro.com/t/choose-file-and-copy-it-example-macro-v9-0-2/15581) | |
^ Delete | deletes a file (but not a folder) with no warnings or confirmation messages. The file is deleted and not moved to the Trash. Be careful with this action. | | ^ Delete | deletes a file (but not a folder) with no warnings or confirmation messages. The file is deleted and not moved to the Trash. Be careful with this action. | | ||
^ Duplicate | duplicates a file within the same folder and adds // copy// to the filename. | | ^ Duplicate | duplicates a file within the same folder and adds // copy// to the filename. | | ||
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===== See Also ===== | ===== See Also ===== | ||
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=== Actions === | === Actions === |