Folder Files

Developed by:

Christina K.

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Overview

This extension allows you scan a folder and manipulate files with lots of useful features.

Features

File and Folder Manipulation

Scan all files in a folder and filter by extension, sort alphabetically, numerically, by date modified, or size
Retrieve a random file in a folder
Identify the last modified file in a folder
Get the size of a file
Rename, move, or delete a file (moved to the trash bin for safety)
Create or delete a folder (moved to the trash bin for safety)

File Content Commands

Read the last line of a file
Count lines in a file
Count files in a folder
Find specific strings in files

Advanced Commands

Compress and uncompress a folder
Get the length of a media file (requires FFmpeg)

Disclaimer: This extension provides optional functionality that can be utilized if you have FFmpeg installed on your system. Please note that FFmpeg is not distributed with this extension, nor is it required for the extension’s primary functionality. If you choose to use FFmpeg with this extension, you must download it separately from the official source: https://www.gyan.dev/ffmpeg/builds/ffmpeg-release-essentials.zip, and the extension will guide you regarding its usage. Please familiarize yourself with FFmpeg’s licensing terms and potential patent implications before use.

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DISCLAIMER: The extension is provided as is. The developer has no obligation to provide maintenance and support services or handle any bug reports.
Feel free to edit the extension for your own use. You may not distribute, sell or publish it without the author’s permission.

Additional Information

Website Report

Version 2.0 Requires SAMMI Any^ Stream Platform Any Updated July 30, 2023

Setup

This guide is intended for the new overhauled Folder Files extension.

Important Information:
If you have the old version of this extension, Get Folder Files, installed already, please completely remove the extension first by going to SAMMI Core - Bridge - Uninstall before installing this one. You will need to migrate all your existing buttons, as this extension has been completely overhauled.

Make sure you’re on the latest version of SAMMI and install the extension. You can follow the Extension Install Guide.
Make sure SAMMI is connected to Bridge. Bridge must be running at all times and be connected to SAMMI for Folder Files extension to work.
Your basic setup is finished! Please note the premade deck only serves you to review how to use the extension, with some example buttons.
I recommend you create separate buttons in a different deck, so you’re able to easily update the extension in the future without overriding your custom made buttons or commands (since the premade deck will be completely overriden if there are any updates).

If you notice a command does not work as intended, please try running SAMMI as administrator to avoid permission errors.

How to download and set up FFmpeg

Get Media Length command works with both native Windows method, or with FFmpeg. FFmpeg seems to be more precise for some files, as the native Windows method rounds it down to the nearest second. If you wish to use Get Media Length command with FFmpeg, you will need to download FFmpeg. Please click on ‘Set Up FFmpeg’ button and follow the instructions.

Available Commands

The following commands require you to use Wait Until Variable Exists command, as they do not return the result immediately.

Get Folder Files

This command helps you find all files in a certain folder. You can choose to only return certain types of files and order them in different ways.

Box Name	Description
Folder Path	The path to the folder where the files are located
File Extensions	The types of files you want to return. A comma-separated string with all allowed file extensions. Leave empty to allow all.
Sort Order	Sort the results alphabetically, by last date modified or by size
Save As Full Path	Save the results as full path, or just a filename
Save Variable As	Name of the array to save all the files. Will be left blank (set to an empty string) if something goes wrong

Get a Random File

This command helps you pick a file at random from a certain folder. You can choose to only pick from certain types of files.

Box Name	Description
Folder Path	The path to the folder where the files are located
File Extensions	The types of files you want to return. A comma-separated string with all allowed file extensions. Leave empty to allow all.
Save As Full Path	Save the result as full path, or just a filename
Save Variable As	Variable name to save the random file name to. Will be left blank (set to an empty string) if something goes wrong

Get Last Modified File

This command finds the most recently changed file in a folder. You can choose to only look at certain types of files.

Box Name	Description
Folder Path	The path to the folder where the files are located
File Extensions	The types of files you want to return. A comma-separated string with all allowed file extensions. Leave empty to allow all.
Save As Full Path	Save the result as full path, or just filename
Save Variable As	Variable name to save the last modified file name into. Will be left blank (set to an empty string) if something goes wrong

Find String in Files

This command helps you find certain words in files in a folder.

Box Name	Description
Folder Path	The path to the folder where the files are located
File Extensions	The types of files you want to search. A comma-separated string with all allowed file extensions. Leave empty to allow all.
String to Find	The word or phrase you’re looking for
Recursive Search	Whether to search for the string in all subfolders. This might take a while to return results if set to true.
Save Variable As (Filename)	The variable name to save the resulting file name into. Will be left blank (set to an empty string) if something goes wrong
Save Variable As (Line)	The line number where the string occurred in the filename. Will be left blank (set to an empty string) if something goes wrong

Get File Size

This command tells you how big a file is.

Box Name	Description
File Path	The path where the file is located
Unit	Do you want the size in KB or MB?
Save Variable As	The variable name to save result into (will be saved as number). Will be left blank (set to an empty string) if something goes wrong

Count Files in a Folder

This command counts the number of files in a folder. You can choose to only count certain types of files.

Box Name	Description
Folder Path	The path to the folder where the files are located
File Extensions	The types of files you want to return. A comma-separated string with all allowed file extensions. Leave empty to allow all.
Save Variable As	Variable name to save result into (will be saved as number). Will be left blank (set to an empty string) if something goes wrong

Count Lines in a File

This command counts the number of lines in a file.

Box Name	Description
File Path	The path where the file is located
Save Variable As	The variable name to save result into (will be saved as number). Will be left blank (set to an empty string) if something goes wrong

Read Line in a File

This command reads a certain line or the last line in a file.

Box Name	Description
File Path	The path where the file is located
Line Number	The line number you want to read
Read Last Line	Check this if you want to read the last line in the file
Save Variable As	The variable name to save result into. Will be left blank (set to an empty string) if something goes wrong

Create a Folder

Creates a new folder in the specified path.

Box Name	Description
Folder Path	The path where to create the new folder

Move a File

Moves a file to another location.

Box Name	Description
Old File Path	The current path where the file is located
New File Path	The new file path to move the file to. Including the filename and its extension.

Rename a File

Renames a file.

Box Name	Description
File Path	The file path to rename
New Name	The new name for the file. Don’t forget to include the type of file (like .jpg or .txt)

Delete a File/Folder

This command puts a file or folder in the recycle bin.
It’s a safer option than using the built in native command File: Delete File in SAMMI, which permanently deletes it.

Box Name	Description
File/Folder Path	Path to the file or folder where it’s located

Compress a File/Folder

Compresses (zips up) the specified file or folder.

Box Name	Description
File/Folder Path	Path to the file or folder where it’s located
Compressed File Path	Path to the newly compressed file

Uncompress a File

Uncompresses (unzips) the specified file.

Box Name	Description
Compressed File Path	Path to the compressed file where it’s located
Uncompressed File Path	New path to the uncompressed file/folder

Get Media Length

This command tells you how long a media file lasts.
You need to have FFmpeg set up to use this if you check ‘Use FFmpeg’. Please press ‘Set Up FFmpeg button’ if you haven’t done so already.

Box Name	Description
Media File Path	Path to the media file
Unit	Do you want the length in seconds, minutes, or hours?
Use FFmpeg	Whether to use FFmpeg. Native method seems to round it down to the nearest second for some files.
Save Variable As	Variable name to save the result into (will be saved as a number). Will be left blank (set to an empty string) if something goes wrong

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