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on my iPad, I need to copy files from an SD card to an SDD drive

I have a powered USB switch into which I can plug in the drives (SD card using a carrier).

I'm going on a long trip and I want to back up my photos while away from computers.

I've looked at a mess of file system management apps, but none seem really up to the task.

I just want to do this (I use a Nikon and iPads don't have BASH):


> dd=/SDD/photos/$(date '+%Y-%m-%d_%H-%M')
> mkdir -p $dd
> cp -p /SD/DCIM/*/*.NEF $dd/.
> dd=/SD/Done/${dd##*/}
> mkdir -p $dd
> mv SD/DCIM/* $dd

iPad

Posted on Aug 13, 2023 9:06 AM

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Posted on Aug 13, 2023 11:50 AM

Here is a shortcut for the app Shortcuts that will do what you need: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/30a9d882be024360aa9ef5602a77bd96.


Here is the shortcut:



  • The first action is to get the current date.
  • The second action creates a folder (whose name is the current date) on my "On My iPhone" folder. In your case, you would select an external drive or, even better, your iCloud folder instead of "On My iPhone".
  • The third action gets the files from the SD card. In my case, not having an SD card available, it's a folder on my iPhone.
  • The "Repeat" loop then moves the files from the SD card to the destination folder.


Do not hesitate to ask questions if you need me to clarify this Shortcuts "script".

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Aug 13, 2023 11:50 AM in response to Youdonotneedauniqueusername

Here is a shortcut for the app Shortcuts that will do what you need: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/30a9d882be024360aa9ef5602a77bd96.


Here is the shortcut:



  • The first action is to get the current date.
  • The second action creates a folder (whose name is the current date) on my "On My iPhone" folder. In your case, you would select an external drive or, even better, your iCloud folder instead of "On My iPhone".
  • The third action gets the files from the SD card. In my case, not having an SD card available, it's a folder on my iPhone.
  • The "Repeat" loop then moves the files from the SD card to the destination folder.


Do not hesitate to ask questions if you need me to clarify this Shortcuts "script".

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User profile for user: 6x6
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Aug 13, 2023 10:30 AM in response to Youdonotneedauniqueusername

Hello Youdonotneedauniqueusername,


You’ll need to use the app Shortcuts to automate that process. Several actions are available for the Files app such as “Create Folder” and “Move File”.


I’m not sure you’ll be able to reproduce exactly your script, but you could create a Shortcut that is close enough.


Here is the user guide of Shortcuts : Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support.



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on my iPad, I need to copy files from an SD card to an SDD drive

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