Hedge allows you to create multiple copies, backups, and archives from multiple sources - at the same time. Built with video workflows in mind, it supports about type of storage medium.
Disks
Disks
Hedge displays all available disks and volumes connected to your computer. You can set any available disk as a Source or a Destination.
SOURCES
Add any disk or volume listed under Disks to SOURCES. You can transfer files from a single source or multiple sources.
Possible sources may include:
1.
Camera Memory Cards
2.
Local Disks or Folders
3.
Network Volumes or Folders
Is Hedge able to work with NAS directories both locally and remotely?
Hedge recognizes all mounted file systems (except TimeMachine and some other exceptions). This includes remote servers.
Additional options are available for each disk or volume under the hamburger menu.
Source Folder
By default, Hedge transfers the entire contents of a disk or volume added to SOURCES. If you only need to transfer a specific folder (along with its subfolders), you can set that as the Source Folder.
You can also use Presets to automate and refine different aspects of a file transfer.
Can I select specific folders for Source and Destination?
You can select anything as a source. It can be a single file or folder, or a collection of files, folders, or both. You can select any folder as your Destination.
Add Label...
During a shoot, adding temporary labels to memory cards or drives helps you stay organized. Similarly, Hedge lets you add temporary labels to a Source to differentiate between multiple sources with the same disk or volume name.
Adding a label to a disk or volume listed under Disks automatically adds it to SOURCES.
Add Info...
Add Info... → Transfer Info
All information entered here becomes part of both the Transfer Log and Media Hash List (MHL):
Transfer Log - Info:
MHL - <info>
Set as Unused
Removes a disk or volume from SOURCES, adding it to Disks once again. Any labels will be removed.
Set as Destination
Moves a disk or volume from SOURCES to DESTINATIONS.
Eject Volume Name
Disconnects the disk or volume from your computer.
Rename Volume Name
Renames the disk or volume. Unlike a label, renaming a disk or volume happens at the file system level, persisting beyond its usage in Hedge.
DESTINATIONS
Any disk or volume listed under Disks can be added to DESTINATIONS. Transfer files to a single destination, or multiple destinations.
Possible destinations may include:
1.
Local Disks or Folders
2.
Network Volumes or Folders
Additional options are available for each disk or volume under the hamburger menu.
Project Folder
By default, Hedge transfers the entirety of SOURCES to the root folder of disks or volumes added to DESTINATIONS. If you want to transfer files to a specific folder, you can set that as the Project Folder.
Set as Unused
Removes a disk or volume from DESTINATIONS, adding it to Disks once again.
Set as Source
Moves a disk or volume from DESTINATIONS to SOURCES.
Eject Volume Name
Disconnects the disk or volume from your computer.
Rename Volume Name
Renames the disk or volume. Unlike a label, renaming a disk or volume happens at the file system level, persisting beyond its use in Hedge.
Add Transfers
When SOURCES and DESTINATIONS are selected and configured, Hedge can perform a file transfer.
Transfers are jobs added to a queue. If you receive a new memory card or drive while a transfer's a progress, you can add it to SOURCES or DESTINATIONS, then add another transfer.
Hedge multiplies the number of SOURCES by the number of DESTINATIONS, then displays how many transfers you'll make in the Add Transfer button.
If you want to use a Preset:
1.
Toggle the slider to ☑️.
2.
Select a Preset from the drop-down menu.
When you're ready, click Add 1 Transfer or Add <N> Transfers.
Transfers
In the Transfers view, you can monitor all finished and running transfers. Navigate between Disks and Transfers in Hedge by clicking the arrow on the Transfers section's right-hand side, or use the shortcuts ⌘-1 and ⌘-2.
Progress
When a transfer is in progress, you'll see the following:
The name of the transfer job - SOURCE → DESTINATION
The name of the transferring file
A moving average of the data rate
An estimated duration
Progress bars can have the following colors:
Grey: the transfer is being indexed and prepared. If MHLs exist on the source, they're indexed too.
Red: a hardware issues was detected, like a disconnected storage device, or a checksum error on the source
Orange: a file integrity issue was detected.
Monitoring Progress Remotely with Connect
Connect is a free companion app for iOS and Android that lets you monitor Hedge transfers on your mobile device. Connect displays live views of transfers in progress, and pushes notifications to your device upon completion.