Convert tags to custom text field w smart rule
There was a parenthesis missing in the code. I updated the script accordingly.
View ArticleStrange, unknown file is displayed
No worries! On DEVONthink To Go’s databases screen, select ? > Contact Us to start a support ticket. Thanks!
View ArticleStrange, unknown file is displayed
No problem. I’ll remove the redundant one, as needed.
View ArticleRegEx - Not Working with simple rename
I am running into an issue of a simple RegEx rename not working. I highlight the files that I need to rename and then choose scripts - rename using RegEx pattern. 1 - Docuemnt Name - Part 1 - Docuemnt...
View ArticleDT-created documents and Finder search
Thank you for the reply! I had forgotten about the Spotlight index setting. Turned it on for the Inbox, and was able to find the test notes I had created that way, But even better – in messing around...
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RegEx - Not Working with simple rename
This thread is four years old. Please open a new one for a new problem. slyfox: None of the RegEx patterns do anything: \d\s\-\s \d - And if you do so, please explain what you mean by “None … do...
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DT-created documents and Finder search
BruceInLouisville: AND, I get all the other advantages of using DT. And you also might get all kind of funny side effects if you’re not taking care of what you change where… Indexing is generally not...
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Duplicating items in smart lists
melik: I want to preserve the original version before making edits to an item, which is why I require a duplicate of the item to remain in its original location. Maybe a version control system would...
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Help with Batch File Renameing - RegEx Rename Script
I am running into an issue of a simple RegEx rename not working. I highlight the files that I need to rename and then choose scripts - rename using the RegEx pattern. 1 - Docuemnt Name - Part 1 -...
View ArticleHelp with Batch File Renameing - RegEx Rename Script
I don’t have the English UI, so I’m not sure what you’re doing here. I suppose that you’re using “Tools/Batch” and then ??? None of the options I see under Tools/Batch match your screenshots. In any...
View ArticleQuestion re syncing only some databases
Suppose I have databases A, B, C on machine 1. Now I sync A, B and the global Inbox to machine 2 (not database C!). Now, what is supposed to happen if I add a document (say xyz.pdf) to the global...
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DT-created documents and Finder search
I’m glad I could help! Even though I’ve been using DEVONthink for over 10 years, I don’t consider myself an expert. But this was an easy question for me to quickly answer. (A quick note on terminology...
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DT-created documents and Finder search
BruceInLouisville: Then, I can go through the Inbox and move items I create to various places in my indexed folders. Following up on @chrillek’s comments, please read and understand the In & Out...
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Duplicating items in smart lists
chrillek: I also have a smart rule “create version”, though I don’t know where that comes from. This is one of the default smart rules.
View ArticleWhat are "links"?
It would be wonderful if ‘Links’ and ‘Incoming Links’ showed links to images, transclusions, etc.
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DT-created documents and Finder search
troejgaard: I think the only exception is custom metadata, but there are options there as well. And this potential problem goes for both indexed and imported items. It depends on where the files are...
View ArticleHelp with Batch File Renameing - RegEx Rename Script
I make it a habit to use \s instead of a space – that captures all whitespace, including tabs. Might not be an issue in filenames, but it doesn’t do any harm, either. For text, \s is always the safer...
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