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New Folder from Template¶

Create project folders with the same dependable structure every time. MenuSmith stores an independent template that you can edit with its built-in folder editor.

• Access: MenuSmith Pro
• Finder availability: Folders, Folder background

See the New Folder from Template overview and screenshots on the MenuSmith website.

Add and configure¶

1. Open Action Library and find New Folder from Template.
2. Choose a starter configuration and add it to My Finder Menu.
3. Select the new Menu Action and review its settings and availability rules in the Inspector.
4. Run it from a matching Finder context.

Settings¶

• Created Folder Name
• Template Folder
• Edit Template

Starter configurations¶

• New Kanban Folder
• New Video Project Folder
• New Podcast Episode Folder
• New Data Project Folder
• New Website Folder

Starter configurations set initial values only. Adding one does not permanently link the Menu Action to that starter.

What it can do¶

• Create complete nested folders and starter files
• Edit the template with drag and drop
• Use the built-in project starters or your own structure
• Create one copy in every selected folder without overwriting existing items

Typical workflow¶

1. Choose a folder starter
2. Edit its structure and output name
3. Run it from a Finder folder

Important details¶

• Each added Menu Action owns an independent copy of its folder template.
• MenuSmith reveals the newly created folder in Finder after a successful run.

If MenuSmith asks for access, review Authorized Folders. If the Action does not appear, check Finder Integration and the Menu Action's availability rules.