Welcome, fellow Hackers! Are you tired of having so many folders in your music library? The Folder Flattener is the perfect solution to simplify your music organizing. In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to use the Folder Flattener to reduce your music folders to just one.
Step 1: Open the "Apps" folder on your computer. Find the "Folder Flattener" and click on it.
Step 2: Before using the Folder Flattener, make sure you've backed up all your music files. This is very important because the Folder Flattener will make changes to your music folders.
Step 3: Select the folder you want to flatten. In this example, we'll use the "My Music" folder.
Step 4: Choose a destination folder. This is where the flattened folder will go. You can create a new folder on your computer and name it whatever you want. In this example, we'll call it "New Music Folder."
Step 5: Click the "Run" button. The Folder Flattener will now start copying all of your music files from the source folder to the destination folder.
Step 6: Wait for the Folder Flattener to finish. This may take some time depending on how many music files you have. If it stops for an extended period of time, take a screenshot of the error code and email it to [email protected].
Step 7: Once the Folder Flattener is finished, go to your new music folder and you'll see all of your music files are there.
Step 8: Check the review folder. The Folder Flattener will have created a review folder with all the duplicates that have the same name. Go through the review folder to ensure they are all duplicates, then delete them.
That's it! Using the Folder Flattener is a great way to simplify your music organizing. However, it's important to note that the app may not preserve cue points or improve performance, and it's crucial to back up your music files before using it. If you have any questions or need help, email us at [email protected].
Troubleshooting:
If you're wondering how long it will take to run the Folder Flattener tool, there's no simple answer. The time it takes will depend on several factors, including the number of tracks, the speed of your computer's processor, and the speed of the physical media. It's important to consider whether using the tool is the right option for you and your workflow.
If you encounter a problem with loading your music files after restarting your Finder, you may have too many files in one folder. We suggest pruning non-music files and keeping the number of files to around 90,000. Additionally, using a file format that is optimized for your external drive, such as eXFAT, can help.
After running the Folder Flattener, you may encounter a review folder that contains duplicates. Be sure to review the contents of the folder before deleting anything, as there may be important files that you don't want to lose.
In conclusion, the Folder Flattener tool is a helpful way to remove duplicates and organize your media files, but it's important to be cautious and back up your music files before using it. Keep the number of files in one folder to a reasonable level, choose the appropriate file format for your external drive, and review the contents of the review folder before deleting anything. Happy organizing, Hackers!