Searching in a folder and subfolders - How?

Hi, I am trying to search for files in a folder and its subfolders; the files all start with "_DSC...". I can search in one folder (but not its subfolders), or the entire Mac, but that's not what I want. I want the intermediate option: a folder and subfolders. Any help appreciated!


JP

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 26, 2020 3:43 AM

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Jul 26, 2020 7:25 AM in response to Jan-Peter Onstwedder

I have a folder on my Desktop named TestZ, and its structure looks like:



In a Finder window set to my Desktop, I can enter the following in its search window, with the following results (without requiring a rebuild of my Spotlight index — cough):



I reduced the width of the Finder window to offer a larger search field. With the Finder View menu : Show Path Bar enabled, I can click on any of the found items, and their path will appear near the bottom of the Window to aid location.


I have set the Finder Preferences : Advanced panel to When performing a search: [ Search the Current Folder ↕︎ ], which adds the selectable This Mac and "Desktop" items to the Search sub-toolbar.

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