Duplicate File Detective supports a concept known as SmartMark™, allowing users to mark duplicate files using specific patterns. Marked duplicate files are then eligible for additional processing (e.g. moving, deleting, or zipping).
To use the SmartMark™ facility, click the SmartMark™ button in the application Ribbon Bar. A pop-up menu will appear, providing access to a number of duplicate file marking options.
| • | Mark First File in Each Group - Marks the first file in each duplicate group. Very useful when combined with result report grouping capabilities. |
| • | Mark All But First File in Each Group - Marks all but the first file in each duplicate group. |
| • | Mark All But Last File in Each Group - Marks all but the last file in each duplicate group. |
| • | Mark Matching File Paths - Provides a means of marking duplicate files with paths matching a specific pattern. |
| • | Mark Oldest Files in Each Group - Marks the oldest files in each duplicate file group. |
| • | Mark Newest Files in Each Group - Marks the newest files in each duplicate file group. |
| • | Mark Largest (by Size) in Each Group - Marks the largest files in each duplicate group (using raw file size for comparison). |
| • | Mark Smallest (by Size) in Each Group - Marks the smallest files in each duplicate group. |
| • | Mark Longest (by Name) in Each Group - Marks the longest file names in each duplicate group. |
| • | Mark Shortest (by Name) in Each Group - Marks the shortest file names in each duplicate group. |
| o | Mark Shortest (by Duration) in Each Group - Marks the shortest duration (audio tag) music files in each duplicate group. |
| o | Mark Lowest BitRate Files in Each Group - Marks the lowest bitrate (audio tag) music files in each group. |
IMPORTANT: In addition to the SmartMark capabilities outlined above, you will find additional SmartMark features by right-clicking on duplicate files in the duplicate file report.
Tip: Some SmartMark™ functions may not be applicable to certain duplicate file groups. For example, if all the files within a duplicate group have the same date / time stamp, the "oldest" and "newest" smart marking option will have no effect on that group.
See also:
Marking Files
