We reviewed a software program to sort files and folders automatically just a few hours ago. This time we are reviewing another file management tool to move files automatically without having to initiate the transfer manually. Move Out is a portable software for the Windows operating system that will monitor specific folders in the operating system and move files matching patterns from those folders into others on the computer system.
This can be handy in situations where files usually land in an upload directory with limited space or to automatically transfer files from a directory to another on the computer’s hard drive. P2P users might also like the idea of moving finished downloads from the download directory to another directory.
Move Out uses rules that specify names and extensions that should be moved automatically from monitored folders to others. The process of setting up rules does not take long with the changes taking effect immediately. The user configuring the rules has to add a source and destination folder as well as names and file extensions that should be moved and optionally those that should be ignored. Wildcard usage is possible with the easiest being *.* which will move all files that appear in the source folder to the destination folder. File replacement rules can be set as well in case a file with the same name exists in the destination folder.
The program will check for matching files every three seconds by default. This value can be changed in the options of the program to in case a faster or slower speed is required.
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So what does it do if the file isn’t finished? I like the idea of using it for P2P downloads, but if it polls every 3 seconds, what does it do with incomplete/locked files?
Matt most P2P applications have a folder for finished downloads to separate them from incomplete downloads.
Ah! Good call. Thanks Martin.
Cleaning up the desktop too I guess :)