Author: Conceptworld Team

Copy from Multiple Locations to a Single Folder in Windows using an Teracopy alternative replacement tool

Hello Guys! Managing files often requires consolidating files from multiple locations into a single folder. Instead of manually copying and pasting files, you can use specialized tools like Copywhiz and TeraCopy to automate and speed up the process. This guide will show you how to use both tools.

First we will use Copywhiz tool.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

  • Copy only new or modified files
  • Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
  • Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
  • Copy files to multiple folders/computers
  • Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
  • Sync files between source and destination
  • Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
  • Schedule file backups
  • Verify copied files for data integrity
  • Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
  • Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

Method 1: Using Copywhiz:

Below is a short video describing this feature:

Transcription:

  1. Select files using Windows Explorer, right-click on them and choose Copywhiz->Copy from the menu.
  2. Repeat above step to copy files from different folders.
  3. Go to the destination folder, right-click inside the folder and select Copywhiz–>Paste. All the selected files from different folders will be copied successfully.

That’s it in this video.

Method 2: Using Teracopy:

  1. Download and Install TeraCopy
  2. Open TeraCopy
    • Launch the TeraCopy application.
  3. Select the Files and Folders to Copy
    • Open File Explorer.
    • Select multiple files and folders from different locations.
    • Right-click and choose TeraCopy > Copy.
  4. Choose the Destination Folder
    • In the TeraCopy window, click Browse to select the folder where you want to consolidate the files.
  5. Set Copy Preferences
    • Choose whether to overwrite existing files, rename duplicates, or skip errors.
    • Enable File Verification to ensure data integrity.
  6. Start the Copy Process
    • Click Start to begin copying files.

Conclusion

If you value simplicity, time saving, and advanced features without the need to code, Copywhiz is a superior alternative.

Learn more about Copywhiz.

Download the free trial from here.

For more tutorial videos, click here .

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for regular updates and interesting videos!

Check out our other cool products.

Have a good day.

Thanks for reading till the end :)

Copy from Multiple Locations to a Single Folder in Windows using an Fastcopy alternative replacement tool

Hey Guys! Copying files from multiple locations to a single folder often involves going back and forth. Pick from first location and copy to the destination then go back to the second location and again copy to the destination and so on.

But some tools like Copywhiz simplifies this whole process. It saves time, and increases productivity. In this blog post we will guide you how we can use this feature using Copywhiz and Fastcopy.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

  • Copy only new or modified files
  • Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
  • Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
  • Copy files to multiple folders/computers
  • Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
  • Sync files between source and destination
  • Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
  • Schedule file backups
  • Verify copied files for data integrity
  • Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
  • Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

Method 1: Using Copywhiz:

Below is a short video describing this feature:

Transcription:

  1. Select files using Windows Explorer, right-click on them and choose Copywhiz->Copy from the menu.
  2. Repeat above step to copy files from different folders.
  3. Go to the destination folder, right-click inside the folder and select Copywhiz–>Paste. All the selected files from different folders will be copied successfully.

That’s it in this video.

Advantages of Copywhiz

  • User-Friendly: No scripting knowledge required; uses a graphical interface.
  • Advanced Options: Filter files by name, extension, or size and handle duplicates efficiently.
  • Preview Feature: Verify selected files before copying.
  • Retain Folder Hierarchies: Allows you to keep the original directory structure.

Let’s have a look on step by step process using Fastcopy.

Method 2: Using Fastcopy:

  1. Download and Install FastCopy
  2. Open FastCopy
    • Launch the FastCopy application.
  3. Select the Destination Folder
    • Click the DestDir field and choose the folder where you want to collect the files.
  4. Add Multiple Source Folders
    • Click the Source field.
    • Manually type or use the Browse button to select each source folder.
    • If copying from multiple locations, repeat the process by separating each source path with a space or adding them one by one.
  5. Select Copy Mode
    • Choose Diff (No Overwrite) to prevent overwriting existing files.
    • Choose Sync if you want the destination folder to match the source files.
  6. Start the Copy Process
    • Click Execute to begin copying files.

Conclusion

If you value simplicity, time saving, and advanced features without the need to code, Copywhiz is a superior alternative.

Learn more about Copywhiz.

Download the free trial from here.

For more tutorial videos, click here .

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for regular updates and interesting videos!

Check out our other cool products.

Have a good day.

Thanks for reading till the end :)

Auto-rename files having duplicate names in Windows using PowerShell alternative replacement

Hello! When files with same name already exist in the destination folder, option to rename the source file or destination file can ensure uninterrupted and safe way of copying and backing up files. This guide will show you how to automatically rename duplicate files using Copywhiz and PowerShell.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

  • Copy only new or modified files
  • Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
  • Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
  • Copy files to multiple folders/computers
  • Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
  • Sync files between source and destination
  • Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
  • Schedule file backups
  • Verify copied files for data integrity
  • Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
  • Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

Transcription:

  1. Select files using Windows Explorer, right-click on them and choose Copywhiz->Copy from the menu.
  2. Go to the destination folder, select Copywhiz–>Paste from the menu.
  3. While copying, if files with duplicate names exist, the ‘File Already Exists’ dialog box will appear which will show the details of the duplicate files.



  4. Click on the Advanced button placed in the bottom-left of the ‘File Already Exists’ dialog box. Tick the option to rename the destination file with a suffix instead of overwriting it. You can apply the suffix to all duplicate files by enabling the option Do this for all files. And finally click on Rename button. Once the files are copied, you will see duplicate files renamed successfully.

That’s it in this video.

Let’s have a look on step by step process using PowerShell.

Using PowerShell:

  1. Open PowerShell:
    • Press Win + X and select Windows PowerShell or PowerShell (Admin).
  2. Navigate to the folder containing duplicate files:cd "C:\Path\To\Your\Folder"Replace C:\Path\To\Your\Folder with the actual folder location.
  3. Run the following PowerShell script:$files = Get-ChildItem -Path "C:\Path\To\Your\Folder" -File $fileMap = @{} foreach ($file in $files) { $name = $file.BaseName $ext = $file.Extension if ($fileMap.ContainsKey($name)) { $fileMap[$name]++ $newName = "$name ($($fileMap[$name]))$ext" } else { $fileMap[$name] = 1 $newName = "$name$ext" } Rename-Item -Path $file.FullName -NewName $newName -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue }
  4. How This Script Works:
    • It retrieves all files in the specified folder.
    • It checks if a file name already exists.
    • If a duplicate is found, it appends a number ((1), (2), etc.) to the filename.
    • The Rename-Item command renames the duplicate files.
  5. Verify the Results: After running the script, open the folder to check that duplicate files have been renamed automatically.

Conclusion:

Managing duplicate file names efficiently can save time and prevent data loss.

For more tutorial videos, click here .

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for regular updates and interesting videos!

Learn more about Copywhiz.

Download the free trial from here.

Check out our other cool products.

Have a good day.

Thanks for reading till the end :)

Exclude specific folders when copying files in Windows using Fastcopy alternative replacement

Hey Guys! By excluding specific folders, you can focus on copying only the essential files, streamlining your workflow, and ensuring that sensitive or irrelevant data is not inadvertently transferred.

In this guide, we will explore how to exclude specific folders when copying files using FastCopy and Copywhiz.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

  • Copy only new or modified files
  • Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
  • Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
  • Copy files to multiple folders/computers
  • Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
  • Sync files between source and destination
  • Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
  • Schedule file backups
  • Verify copied files for data integrity
  • Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
  • Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

First we will check out this feature using Copywhiz.

Using Copywhiz:

Watch a short video depicting this feature:

Video Transcription

1. Select files using Windows Explorer, right-click on them and choose Copywhiz->Copy from the menu as shown below :

2. Go to the destination folder, right-click inside the folder and select Copywhiz–>Paste special–>Paste files by name or type as shown below:

3. The Advanced Settings dialog box will open. You can include or exclude files/folders to be copied by typing their names, file extensions, or folder names. You can also preview the list of files that will be copied and files that will be skipped by clicking on the Preview button. After confirming, press the Ok button in the Advanced Settings dialog box. All the required files will be copied successfully.

Screenshot-Exclude-Files

Using Fastcopy:

Steps to Exclude Folders in FastCopy

  1. Download & Install FastCopy
    • If you haven’t already, download and install FastCopy from its official website.
  2. Launch FastCopy
    • Open FastCopy and select the source folder.
  3. Set the Destination Folder
    • Choose the destination folder where you want the files to be copied.
  4. Exclude Specific Folders
    • In the Filter field, enter the folder names you want to exclude using the format: -foldername/* (e.g., -logs/* to exclude the “logs” folder).
  5. Start Copying
    • Click Execute to begin the copy operation while excluding the specified folders.

Conclusion

Copywhiz lets you to choose which type of files to copy & which to ignore i.e, it lets you to do ‘Selective File Copy’.

Pick only those files that are important & avoid files that are not required (Eg. Files that occupy too much space) with Copywhiz. Easily filter files by name, extension, folder, etc. from a bunch of folders.

Complete big file copy tasks with few clicks & save manual effort with Copywhiz.

Thanks for reading till the end :)

Exclude specific folders when copying files in Windows using Teracopy alternative replacement

Excluding specific folders when copying files or backing them up is an essential feature. This is done to avoid copying large redundant files, to save disk space and also to save time. Fortunately, tools like Copywhiz and TeraCopy provide efficient ways to manage file transfers while allowing users to exclude unwanted folders.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

  • Copy only new or modified files
  • Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
  • Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
  • Copy files to multiple folders/computers
  • Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
  • Sync files between source and destination
  • Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
  • Schedule file backups
  • Verify copied files for data integrity
  • Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
  • Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

Using Copywhiz:

Watch a short video depicting this feature:

Video Transcription

1. Select files using Windows Explorer, right-click on them and choose Copywhiz->Copy from the menu as shown below :

2. Go to the destination folder, right-click inside the folder and select Copywhiz–>Paste special–>Paste files by name or type as shown below:

3. The Advanced Settings dialog box will open. You can include or exclude files/folders to be copied by typing their names, file extensions, or folder names. You can also preview the list of files that will be copied and files that will be skipped by clicking on the Preview button. After confirming, press the Ok button in the Advanced Settings dialog box. All the required files will be copied successfully.

Screenshot-Exclude-Files

Using Teracopy:

Steps to Exclude Folders in TeraCopy

  1. Download & Install TeraCopy
    • If you haven’t already, download and install TeraCopy from its official website.
  2. Launch TeraCopy
    • Open TeraCopy and select the files and folders you want to copy.
  3. Manually Exclude Unwanted Folders
    • Unfortunately, TeraCopy does not provide a built-in feature to exclude specific folders directly. You will need to manually remove unwanted folders from the list before starting the copy process.
  4. Copy Files
    • Once you have selected only the required folders and removed the unnecessary ones, proceed with the copy operation.

Conclusion

If you need more control over your file transfers, including the ability to exclude specific folders, Copywhiz is the better option.

Copywhiz lets you to choose which type of files to copy & which to ignore i.e, it lets you to do ‘Selective File Copy’.

Pick only those files that are important & avoid files that are not required (Eg. Files that occupy too much space) with Copywhiz. Easily filter files by name, extension, folder, etc. from a bunch of folders.

Complete big file copy tasks with few clicks & save manual effort with Copywhiz.

Thanks for reading till the end :)

Copy files modified in last X days using Teracopy alternative replacement

Hi Guys! When managing files on Windows, you may encounter situations where you need to copy only those files that were created or modified within the last X days. Here are the two tools that can help you accomplish they are Copywhiz and Teracopy. In this blog post, we’ll walk through how to use each tool step by step.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

  • Copy only new or modified files
  • Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
  • Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
  • Copy files to multiple folders/computers
  • Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
  • Sync files between source and destination
  • Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
  • Schedule file backups
  • Verify copied files for data integrity
  • Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
  • Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

An image showing one of Copywhiz’s feature

Using Copywhiz:

Here is a short video that shows how to achieve the above mentioned feature:

Video Transcript:

  1. In this video, we will copy which files were created/modified/accessed in the past X days.
  2. Select the folder, right-click and add it to Copywhiz.
  3. Go to the destination folder, right-click and choose Copywhiz Paste Advanced.
  4. In the Source Tab, go to the ‘Paste by date’ section.
  5. Select the criteria and mention the number of days.
  6. As in the video shown, you can see the preview.
  7. We can mention a date range as well.

Using Teracopy

Step-by-Step Guide to Using Teracopy:
  1. Download and Install Teracopy:
    • Visit the Teracopy website and download the software.
    • Install it on your Windows PC.
  2. Open Teracopy:
    • Launch the Teracopy application.
  3. Select Source and Destination Folders:
    • Click on the “Add Files” or “Add Folder” button to select the files or folder you want to copy.
    • Set the destination folder where the files will be copied.
  4. Filter by Date:
    • Use the file filter options in Teracopy to include files modified within the last X days.
    • To do this, click on the filter settings and specify the date range or relative date (e.g., “last 7 days”).
  5. Start Copying:
    • Click the “Copy” button to begin the file transfer process.

Conclusion

Copywhiz is an advanced, user friendly file copy and backup tool.

Learn more about Copywhiz. Download the free trial from here.

For short tutorial videos, Check out this page.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for interesting videos.

Check out our other cool products.

Have a good day!

Thanks for reading :)

Copy files modified in last X days in Windows using Robocopy alternative replacement

Hey Guys! In this blog post we will cover how copying files modified in last X days is a very essential requirement. This is especially useful for backing up recent work or transferring specific files without duplicating older data. Here we will guide you how to accomplish this with Copywhiz and Robocopy.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

  • Copy only new or modified files
  • Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
  • Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
  • Copy files to multiple folders/computers
  • Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
  • Sync files between source and destination
  • Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
  • Schedule file backups
  • Verify copied files for data integrity
  • Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
  • Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

An image showing one of Copywhiz’s feature

Using Copywhiz:

Here is a short video that shows how to achieve the above mentioned feature:

Video Transcript:

  1. In this video, we will copy which files were created/modified/accessed in the past X days.
  2. Select the folder, right-click and add it to Copywhiz.
  3. Go to the destination folder, right-click and choose Copywhiz Paste Advanced.
  4. In the Source Tab, go to the ‘Paste by date’ section.
  5. Select the criteria and mention the number of days.
  6. As in the video shown, you can see the preview.
  7. We can mention a date range as well.

Using Robocopy:

You can use Robocopy to copy files based on their modification time.

Step-by-step guide to using Robocopy:

  1. Open Command Prompt:
    • Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
  2. Prepare the Command: Use the following Robocopy syntax:robocopy <SourceFolder> <DestinationFolder> /MAXAGE:<N>Here:
    • <SourceFolder>: The folder containing the files you want to copy.
    • <DestinationFolder>: The folder where the files will be copied.
    • /MAXAGE:<N>: Specifies the maximum age of files to copy, where <N> is the number of days.
  3. Example Command: If you want to copy files modified in the last 7 days from C:\Source to D:\Backup, type:robocopy C:\Source D:\Backup /MAXAGE:7
  4. Run the Command:
    • Press Enter to execute the command. Robocopy will copy only the files modified within the last 7 days.

Conclusion

Copywhiz is an advanced, user friendly file copy and backup tool.

Learn more about Copywhiz. Download the free trial from here.

For short tutorial videos, Check out this page.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for interesting videos.

Check out our other cool products.

Have a good day!

Thanks for reading :)

Schedule file copy for automatic backups using Robocopy alternative replacement

In today’s fast-paced world, automating file backups is essential for safeguarding data effectively. Windows users often rely on different tools or third-party applications. Using Copywhiz’s scheduling capability, you can back up your data every week, every day, or even every hour. In this post we will guide you on how to achieve this using Copywhiz and Robocopy.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

  • Copy only new or modified files
  • Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
  • Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
  • Copy files to multiple folders/computers
  • Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
  • Sync files between source and destination
  • Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
  • Schedule file backups
  • Verify copied files for data integrity
  • Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
  • Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

Here is a short video that shows how to achieve the above mentioned feature:

Video Transcription:

  1. In this video, we will take automatic file back ups at specific time.
  2. Select the folder, right-click and add it to Copywhiz.
  3. Go to the destination folder, right-click and choose Copywhiz Paste Advanced.
  4. We will add %date% in the destination folder address, to automatically create a new destination folder each time based on the current date, then we will paste now.



  5. To schedule automatic backups of these files, let’s first save them as a Copywhiz project.
  6. To save a copywhiz project, click on the ‘File’ tab and select the ‘Save as’ option.
  7. Name the project and save it.



  8. Select the option “Paste Later” to schedule this project.

Copywhiz will now automatically take backups.

Key Features of Copywhiz:

  • User-Friendly Interface: Offers a graphical interface that’s easy to navigate, even for beginners.
  • Selective File Copying: Allows you to pick specific files or folders based on name, type, or date.
  • Advanced Scheduling: Schedule backups without needing additional tools like Task Scheduler.
  • Error Handling: Provides better error management with detailed logs.
  • Integration: Works seamlessly with Windows Explorer.
  • Paid Software: Offers a free trial but requires a purchase for full functionality.

Step-by-Step Guide to Using Robocopy

Step 1: Open Command Prompt

  • Press Win + S, type cmd, and hit Enter.

Step 2: Write the Robocopy Command

  • Use the syntax:robocopy <source_path> <destination_path> [options]Example:robocopy "C:\SourceFolder" "D:\BackupFolder" /MIR /R:3 /W:5
    • Replace C:\SourceFolder and D:\BackupFolder with your folder paths.
    • /MIR mirrors the directories.
    • /R:3 retries 3 times on failures, /W:5 waits 5 seconds between retries.

Step 3: Schedule the Task

  1. Open Task Scheduler (press Win + S, type Task Scheduler, and hit Enter).
  2. Click Create Basic Task.
  3. Set the task name, trigger (e.g., daily), and action (choose Start a Program and point to the batch file with your Robocopy command).
  4. Save and test the task.

Conclusion

Copywhiz shines in simplicity and user experience. Evaluate your needs and technical comfort level to decide which one suits you best. Regardless of your choice, regular backups will keep your data safe and give you peace of mind.

Learn more about Copywhiz. Download the free trial from here.

For short tutorial videos, Check out this page.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for interesting videos.

Check out our other cool products.

Have a good day!

Thanks for reading :)

Use regular expression to auto-organize files using PowerShell alternative replacement tool

File organization can be a daunting task, especially when you’re dealing with hundreds or thousands of files. With Copywhiz, you can automate this process efficiently. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step guide to setting up an automated system to organize your files by their names using Copywhiz and PowerShell.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

  • Copy only new or modified files
  • Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
  • Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
  • Copy files to multiple folders/computers
  • Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
  • Sync files between source and destination
  • Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
  • Schedule file backups
  • Verify copied files for data integrity
  • Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
  • Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

Let’s take a look at the below video on how we can achieve the above feature:

Video Transcription:

  1. In this video, we will see how we can use expressions to organize files in seperate folders.
  2. As we see, we have a folder having various employee names. Let’s copy the files and we shall create the folder as per the last name.
  3. Right-click and add it to Copywhiz.
  4. Go to the destination folder, right-click and choose Copywhiz Paste Advanced.
  5. Click on Advanced settings button.
  6. In the destination tab, select organize files inside folders based on name, type, date etc.



  7. Then click on the organizer button and select the criteria to organize the files.
  8. Type the expression and click on Ok and paste now.

Copywhiz has simplified file management and increased productivity.

Using PowerShell Script:

PowerShell can parse file names using regex and organize them into appropriate folders. Here’s a sample script:

# Define source and destination directories
$sourceDir = "C:\SourceFiles"
$destDir = "C:\OrganizedFiles"

# Define regex pattern
$pattern = "^(Invoice|Report)_(\d{4})_(\w+)\.(pdf|docx)$"

# Process each file in the source directory
Get-ChildItem -Path $sourceDir -File | ForEach-Object {
    $fileName = $_.Name

    if ($fileName -match $pattern) {
        $category = $matches[1]  # Invoice or Report
        $year = $matches[2]      # Year

        # Create destination folder path
        $targetPath = Join-Path -Path $destDir -ChildPath "$category\$year"

        # Ensure the target directory exists
        if (!(Test-Path -Path $targetPath)) {
            New-Item -Path $targetPath -ItemType Directory
        }

        # Move the file to the appropriate folder
        Move-Item -Path $_.FullName -Destination $targetPath
    }
}

Conclusion

Copywhiz provides a straightforward GUI for quick and efficient tasks. Choose the tool that fits your specific needs or use both for the best of both worlds!

Learn more about Copywhiz. Download the free trial from here.

For short tutorial videos, Check out this page.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for interesting videos.

Check out our other cool products.

Have a good day!

Use regular expression auto-organize files using Robocopy alternative replacement tool

Organizing files can be a time-consuming task, especially if you’re dealing with a large number of files. However, using tools like Robocopy and Copywhiz, combined with the power of regular expressions, you can automate the process based on file names. This guide will walk you through how to achieve this step by step.

What is Copywhiz?

Copywhiz enhances your file-copy experience by letting you to have more flexibility & control over the file copying and backup process.

Here is how Copywhiz makes file copying a breeze:

  • Copy only new or modified files
  • Easily pick files by name, extension, folder etc from bunch of folders
  • Automatically organize files based on file attributes and metadata
  • Copy files to multiple folders/computers
  • Copy files from multiple folders and paste them at once
  • Sync files between source and destination
  • Pick files from multiple folders and compress in single .zip file
  • Schedule file backups
  • Verify copied files for data integrity
  • Retain security attributes of files & folders (ownership/user access)
  • Several more hidden nuggets designed to make your file-copy task easier.

Let’s take a look at the below video on how we can achieve the above feature:

Video Transcription:

  1. In this video, we will see how we can use expressions to organize files in seperate folders.
  2. As we see, we have a folder having various employee names. Let’s copy the files and we shall create the folder as per the last name.
  3. Right-click and add it to Copywhiz.
  4. Go to the destination folder, right-click and choose Copywhiz Paste Advanced.
  5. Click on Advanced settings button.
  6. In the destination tab, select organize files inside folders based on name, type, date etc.



  7. Then click on the organizer button and select the criteria to organize the files.
  8. Type the expression and click on Ok and paste now.

Copywhiz has simplified file management and increased productivity.

Using Robocopy:

Robocopy can be used creatively with wildcard patterns. Here’s how to organize files:

Example: Organizing Files by Extension

  1. Open a command prompt.
  2. Run the following command: robocopy "C:\SourceFolder" "C:\TargetFolder\Images" *.jpg robocopy "C:\SourceFolder" "C:\TargetFolder\Documents" *.docx This command:
    • Copies .jpg files to the Images folder.
    • Copies .docx files to the Documents folder.

Conclusion

Automating file organization can save time and reduce errors, especially when dealing with large datasets. Copywhiz’s advanced filtering makes it a great choice for users looking for a more flexible and user-friendly option.

Choose the tool that best suits your needs based on the complexity of your file organization tasks and your familiarity with command-line tools versus GUIs.

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