Force a file to overwrite instead of appending

Question

I've got an application that won't overwrite a file with the same filename. It will only append the filename with a 'space 1'. If I write a file more than once I get something like this:

• filename.jpg
• filename 1.jpg
• filename 2.jpg

What I need is to only ever have the newest file without the extra space and number.

Is there anyway around this? Perhaps an applescript running in the folder?

Answer 1

The application is in complete control of how it saves files (overwrite v. append). The answer is to pre-clean your destination before you start whatever work flow you are doing in Capture One. There are any number of ways to accomplish that.

• use the rm command from the terminal
• write a bash script that does something more complicated
• write an applescript
• create a new folder each time to point the application at
• create a disk image via Disk Utility that you can clone and throw away when finished

These are just some of the ideas. I am sure there are other ways as well. Just need to find one that works for you.

A final thought, contact the makers of Capture One and make a case for why you would like them to change the software. Perhaps they will listen. :)

Good luck.