Smart Rule that has if, then and multiple else

DEVONthink Automation
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I am a old retired mainframe programmer and I can not figure out, other than writing an AppleScript (I know how to do that), how to get a smart rule to do one thing if the file tag equals “A” and another thing if the file tag equals “B”. Maybe I just can’t figure out how to nest all/any statements in a smart rule. In general, I want to distribute files coming into the inbox to the proper database based on the file’s tag which will have been previously set.

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For different actions two smart rules are required. Or a script.

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Thanks. Saved me a lot of frustration.

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Move to a User Input placeholder would be cool :slight_smile:

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But not sufficient to implement branching smart rules, I suppose.

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You can use placeholders in the File action.

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True, but you often need to use a Move action to get the item into the appropriate database first, then File it second… unless you’re hiding a secret syntax to target a database with a location in the File action :slight_smile:

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Since my example only had two databases, it looks like I need to create a AppleScript since I really have 9 databases to choose from. The help I have received from you guys has always been spot-on. Your efforts are much appreciated.
I am now wondering if my files can be sent to the correct database based on something in the new AI ???

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Possibly, but…

  1. If you have privacy concerns, be aware your data is going out to a third-party.
  2. Have you tried the Tools > Inspectors > See Also & Classify inspector to see where DEVONthink suggests filing the document?
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No. I will look at that. Thanks.

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You’re welcome :slight_smile:

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The existing smart rule script File Items Using @Destination in Name might be useful, see smart rule action Apply Script or folder ~/Library/Application Scripts/com.devon-technologies.think3/Smart Rules (~/Library/Application Scripts/com.devon-technologies.think/Smart Rules in case of DEVONthink 4)