DateTree will copy files into a set of folders named by date. Although the program was written with images in mind, it will handle any file. Selective copying is possible, and several date-based organizations are offered. DateTree understands the dates which many digital cameras embed into digital photo files. If the embedded date is not available, or for non-image files, DateTree uses the modification date of the file to determine which date folder it should be placed into. DateTree's copy is much faster than the processing-intensive import in iPhoto and other image processing programs. It's perfect for those who prefer not to use a complex photo manager, and only lack a tool to organize their images in the file system.
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Very nice implementation of a very neat idea, at a reasonable price. Good for those who like things quick and simple, and control over just how to organise their photos (or whatever) and not conform to iPhoto's (or whatever's) ideas of what is best for you.
And the developer came back within the hour to answer my request about date formats to point out that these can be customized using Terminal. Thanks
Must have app
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />for everyone who needs to sort (archive) all kinds of files into date-folders. Very flexible, very responsive developer, would not want to miss DateTree anymore. A great helper and timesaver in getting my photos & other files archived the way I want it.
Thank GoD!
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br /><p>Flawless! I have been looking for an application that could do this for months now. My file system has evolved to that point where I now realize that there is only one solid future-proof way to archive certain kinds of files, images, of course being the prime example. </p>
<p>I used to organize my images by a loose mix of subject, event, name, category, etc. The problem is, no particular system of organization is ideal for <em>all</em> images. This has led to me constantly changing my mind and reorginizing my files. Not only is this a waste of time, it breaks all kinds of links.</p>
<p>The point is, this app allows me to employ the absolute best strategy for file hierarchy and organization â?? as far as the core file system is concerned. Once my files are in a logical, filed-by-date structure, I can be confident in the permanence of their location. Now all I have to do is use an asset management application, like iView MediaPro, to create as many catalogs as I like, organized however I choose. If I store all my catalogs in a single directory, in a permanent location -- relative to the root of my new pictures folder -- I have a permanent, flexible, and most importantly, scalable system for my pictures. </p>