Collect files from many folders on the Shelf PRO

Drag files to the Shelf as you browse, then copy or move them all to the active pane in one go.

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How to do it

  1. Choose View ▸ Shelf ▸ Show Shelf.
  2. Browse as usual and drag files into the Shelf, or select them and choose File ▸ Add to Shelf. They can come from any folder.
  3. Open the destination folder in a pane and click it to make it the active pane.
  4. Click Copy to Active Pane or Move to Active Pane in the Shelf.
  5. The Shelf keeps references, not copies; Remove and Clear never touch the files. Adding items needs the trial or PRO.

More detail in the guide: Shelf, batch rename, and saved searches