Moving (not copying) folders between hdd's

[asykes]

Does anyone know of a way to have os x move files and folders between two hdd's or partitions on the same machine without making a copy? It's a pain to trash the first file each time and holding command each time, while not a pain, is annoying.


thanks,
Adam

 

[Vylen]

Don't think so.

Either hold down command while dragging... or use Terminal (although I guess that's too much effort for you since that involves typing heh)

 

[jerry333]

The mv command only works on a single partition, however, you can do it with a few easy commands:

Become root (not necessary if you are only working on files that you own):
sudo su -

To do the copy:
cd sourcedir ; tar -cf - . | (cd destdir ; tar -xpf -)

Once the copy has been made (and you've verified it):

cd sourcedir
cd ..
pwd
rm -r sourcedir
exit


Explanation:

cd .. moves you back up one directory
pwd displays the directory you're in

rm -r sourcedir erases sourcedir and all the files underneath sourcedir.

 

[asykes]

thanks.

I guess holding cmd it is.

 

[davids8477]

Automator

Does anyone know of a way to have os x move files and folders between two hdd's or partitions on the same machine without making a copy? It's a pain to trash the first file each time and holding command each time, while not a pain, is annoying.


thanks,
Adam

There's an AUTOMATOR command to move items. Drop the files onto the Automator App and select their destination.
Works a treat.

 

[xgman]

an app called moveaddict will do this.