Managing Files in the File Browser
In the File Browser, you can rename, move, or delete files. You can also change how files
are displayed.
To rename a folder or file
Do one of the following:
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Control-click the file or folder, then choose Rename from the shortcut menu. When the
text field becomes active, enter the new name, then press Return.
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In the stack, click the name of the folder or file once to select it, then click it again to
activate the text field. Enter the new name, then press Return.
Warning:
Renaming folders or files from the File Browser renames the item on your
hard drive or networked hard disk. If projects use files from the originally named folder,
Motion may list the footage as missing.
To delete a folder or file
Do one of the following:
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In the stack, Control-click the file, then choose Move to Trash from the shortcut menu.
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Drag the file from the stack to the Trash icon in the Dock.
Warning:
Deleting folders or files from the File Browser removes the files from your
hard disk or networked hard disk and places the files in your Trash.
To create a folder
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Click the Add button (+) in the lower-left corner of the File Browser.
To move a file into a folder
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Drag the file to the folder icon.
The file is moved inside that folder.
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Note: Changes you make to your file structure in the Motion File Browser are reflected
in the Finder.
To search for a file
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Click the Search button, then enter text in the Search field.
The contents of the file stack are filtered to include only files whose names contain the
entered text.
Note: The Search field is not available unless the Search button is selected.
To clear a file search
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Click the Clear button at the right side of the Search field.