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kylera

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Dec 5, 2010
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This goes out to all coders: Is it possible to create a folder action that runs at a certain interval? I would like to have files with a certain name deleted every week, for example.
 
I don't think you can do a delayed folder action. It doesn't really make sense as a possibility. However, there are multiple ways to do what you want.

One would be to use Automator combined with a repeating iCal event.

Another would be to use Cron with a shell script.
 
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