Search folder+subfolders for all other filetypes

cyfer · cyfer #1 (**permalink**)

02-04-2010, 02:04 PM

Hey guys,

I was wondering if it is possible with finder or a third party tool to search through a folder for filetypes except the one specified.

So for example: I want all files not a .mp3 returned to me.

Possible??

Thanks

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

02-04-2010, 02:18 PM

Absolutely. You can use boolean operators to exclude certain results. See this article:

Using Spotlight - Refining Spotlight Searches With Boolean Operators

cyfer · cyfer #3 (**permalink**)

02-04-2010, 03:18 PM

Cheers! Exactly what i was looking for!

cwa107 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,951 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	02-04-2010, 02:18 PM Absolutely. You can use boolean operators to exclude certain results. See this article: Using Spotlight - Refining Spotlight Searches With Boolean Operators Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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Member Since: Dec 01, 2009 Posts: 9	02-04-2010, 02:04 PM Hey guys, I was wondering if it is possible with finder or a third party tool to search through a folder for filetypes except the one specified. So for example: I want all files not a .mp3 returned to me. Possible?? Thanks
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