Manage folders and files in the File Browser

In the File Browser, you can rename, move, or delete files. You can also change how files are displayed.

WARNING: Renaming, moving, or deleting folders or files via the File Browser affects those items on your computer or networked storage device. This can cause other Motion projects to list the affected media as missing. To relocate missing media, see Reconnect offline media files.

Rename a folder or file

Do one of the following:

  • Control-click the file or folder, and choose Rename from the shortcut menu; then, when the text field becomes active, enter the new name, and press Return.

  • In the file stack, click the name of the folder or file once to select it, then click it again to activate the text field, enter the new name, and press Return.

Delete a folder or file

Do one of the following:

  • In the file stack, Control-click the file, then choose Move to Trash from the shortcut menu.

  • Drag the file from the file stack to the Trash icon in the OS X Dock.

Create a folder

  • Click the Add button (+) in the lower-left corner of the File Browser.

    New Folder button in the File Browser

A new folder with the name “untitled folder” is added to your computer or networked storage device (in the location selected in the file stack of the File Browser).

Move a file into a folder

  • In the file stack, drag the file onto a folder icon.

    The file is moved inside that folder.

    Note: Changes you make to your file structure in the Motion File Browser are reflected in the Finder.

Display the location of a file in the Finder

  • Control-click a file in the file stack, then choose Reveal in Finder from the shortcut menu.

Preview a media file in a separate window

Do any of the following:

  • Open a file in a viewer window: Control-click a file in the file stack, then choose Open in Viewer from the shortcut menu.

  • Open a file in QuickTime Player: Control-click a file in the file stack, then choose Open in QuickTime Player from the shortcut menu.