File and folder copying/moving with rules

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kazzybash
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File and folder copying/moving with rules

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Hi, I am looking for a program that moves or copies files and is customizable by rules. For instance when copying/moving I would like to be able to indicate:

“overwrite files of the same name (IF they have the same size AND name) otherwise rename”

Anybody actually knows a program that is customizable in this fashion? I’d like the program to be able to either replace standard windows copier/mover or is launchable from rightclick menu.

Programs I found so far do have preset rules but those are too simple for my needs (for instance only ‘rename if same name’).

Regards, Kazzy
harryray2
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Re: File and folder copying/moving with rules

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I've been using the free version of Teracopy for quite a while..It also has verification.
kazzybash
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Re: File and folder copying/moving with rules

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Hi, thanks Harryray! I do know this program, does it have the possibility to set advanced rules on the ‘receiving’ side? Regards, Kazzy
harryray2
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Re: File and folder copying/moving with rules

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To a degree, yes. There are other options in the preferences menu. The omly flaw, as far as I can see, is with skip all, it appears to skip everything with the same file name without taking the size and date into consideration. I just use this when there are a large amount of files.
There may be a way round this, so I'm going to look into it more closely.

What I particularly like is the verification.
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kazzybash
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Re: File and folder copying/moving with rules

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Thanks!

Yes Teracopy is a great tool indeed.
There is however a recurring situation in which I need deeply customizable rules.
The search continues :mrgreen:
harryray2
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Re: File and folder copying/moving with rules

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I would be interested to know if you find one.
kazzybash
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Re: File and folder copying/moving with rules

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will do
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Re: File and folder copying/moving with rules

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https://ideas.codesector.com/u/668ed292ba55fc5157104237

apparently TeraCopy has in consideration to add a 'collision rules' section
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