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File name: begins with, contains...

Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 6:47 am
by dcwul62
I was seeking a way to find duplicate files based on size AND file names start with ... a specific text.
Currently available 'Same file name', 'Same extension', 'Similar file names' ..
In the Selection Assistant, there is an option "FIle Names" (Contains, Start with...)
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maybe add this to scan criteria?

This to avoid having a boatload of other duplicates that I am not focussing on at this moment.

Just a positively meant idea (assuming this option is not already available)
No criticism.

Thanks.

Re: File name: begins with, contains...

Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:06 am
by DigitalVolcano
It's not obvious, but assuming this is what you want you can just edit the file filter:-
-On the Criteria Tab, uncheck All File Extensions
-Change 'Included' to be something like, for example:

Code: Select all

MyName*.*
or

Code: Select all

MyName*.jpg
You can even have multiple settings by separating them with a semicolon

Re: File name: begins with, contains...

Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2024 2:45 pm
by dcwul62
Many thanks.
Wow.... this feature is quite hidden!
I believe it deserves some more attention, so to say.
Would never have found it to be honest.

Again, many thanks!