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[Andreas Nyback <andreas@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I solve a similar problem with a script outside rapid. This is only
usable in Linux and it needs to be adapted to match your case. My script
will delete raw files if they are "alone" and have no matching pair in jpg.

http://nyback.com/index.php/articles/news/66

/Andreas

On 2011-10-11 22:48, Etienne Charlier wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> Sorry to wasting your precious time ;-)
> 
> You're almost correct.
> The solution you propose is indeed the best if my needs would be
> download only raw or only jpeg.
> 
> BUT
> 
> That's not what I need.
> 
> let me give you a sample:
> 
> let's assume My card contains
> 
> IMG_0002.JPG   --> I want it ( because there's no matching CR2 )
> IMG_0003.CR2  --> I want it ( because it's a RAW)
> IMG_0003.JPG   --> I DO NOT want it ( because I have the matching CR2)
> IMG_0004.CR2  --> I want it ( because it's a RAW)
> IMG_0005.JPG  -->  I want it ( because there's no matching CR2 )
> 
> IMG_0003.JPG must not go into my archive.
> 
> 
> IMG_0002 has been shot in "Basic zone "  ( manual page 20 )
> IMG_0003 has been shot in "Creative zone" (manual page 20 )
> 
> See manual page 62 for info about the RAW + JPEG shoting mode
> 
> Please check Canon 400D Xti manual
> 
> http://www.canon.ca/inetCA/serviceDetail?m=load&id=45&sid=7&mid=0002200289&type=D&opt=1
> <http://www.canon.ca/inetCA/serviceDetail?m=load&id=45&sid=7&mid=0002200289&type=D&opt=1>
> 
> file EOS_XTi_UG_EN.pdf
> <http://www.canon.ca/InetDD/downloadDriverOs.htm?Families=45&Lines=7&Products=0002200289&LANGUAGE=ENG&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fcanoncanada.custhelp.com%2Fapp%2Fanswers%2Flist%2Fp%2F13%252C406%2Fc%2F315&contrl=os#>
> 
> 
> Sorry to bother you, but I think that giving you pointer to my camera
> operation manual is the simplest way to let you understand my needs....
> 
> Kind regards,
> Etienne
> 
> PS: I tried  modify the copyfiles.py module to adapt it. but I have
> still have issues with the backup part. Maybe modifying the scan.py to
> ignore
> the files I don't need would be better.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Le 11/10/11 22:22, Damon Lynch a écrit :
>> inOn Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 3:23 AM, Etienne Charlier
>> <etienne@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:etienne@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>     I do not archive the JPG when I have a CR2 but I need it when I do
>>     not have de CR2.
>>
>>     How could I configure rapid to filter out those JPG files ?
>>
>>
>> The way I understand your question is like this: what is the best way
>> to imagine using Rapid Photo Downloader to select files for download
>> by file type? It seems to me the best way will be to have an option in
>> the Select menu to select by file type, such as "Check all RAW Photos"
>> and "Check all JPEG Photos". I very much believe this is not something
>> that should be in the program preferences.
>>
>> If you want to implement this feature I very much encourage you to do
>> so. There are many ways in which I think Rapid Photo Downloader can be
>> improved, but I am truly exceptionally busy at this time (this is why
>> I haven't reviewed your patch yet!) .
>>
>> Damon
>>
>> -- 
>> http://www.damonlynch.net
> 
> 
> 
> 
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