CloneEject is a simple Applescript drag and drop application that creates an invisible file named ".metadata_never_index" at the root level of any unlocked drive dropped on it. The purpose of the file is to prevent Spotlight from indexing the drive the next time it is mounted. This helps cloning software such as SuperDuper copy files faster.
The intended use of CloneEject is that after using your cloning software, you�ll drag and drop the disk icon on CloneEject. The first iteration of the software also ejected the drive (hence the name) but that seemed to confuse too
The intended use of CloneEject is that after using your cloning software, you�ll drag and drop the disk icon on CloneEject. The first iteration of the software also ejected the drive (hence the name) but that seemed to confuse too
Requirements
Intel/PPC, Mac OS X 10.4 or later
Intel/PPC, Mac OS X 10.4 or later
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CloneEject is a simple Applescript drag and drop application that creates an invisible file named ".metadata_never_index" at the root level of any unlocked drive dropped on it. The purpose of the file is to prevent Spotlight from indexing the drive the next time it is mounted. This helps cloning software such as SuperDuper copy files faster.
The intended use of CloneEject is that after using your cloning software, you�ll drag and drop the disk icon on CloneEject. The first iteration of the software also ejected the drive (hence the name) but that seemed to confuse too many people, so now, the zip file you get includes a script to write the file, and a script to delete the file along with very clear instructions. (You must eject the drive yourself, now.)
The intended use of CloneEject is that after using your cloning software, you�ll drag and drop the disk icon on CloneEject. The first iteration of the software also ejected the drive (hence the name) but that seemed to confuse too many people, so now, the zip file you get includes a script to write the file, and a script to delete the file along with very clear instructions. (You must eject the drive yourself, now.)
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I found other work-around - I disabled clone disk indexing in System Preferences/Spotlight. Just drag your mounted clone disc icon into Privacy section of the Spotlight options in System Preferences, and it will never be indexed. But if your script could be inserted in SuperDuper!, it would be even better.
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As to system preferences: it doesn't seem to remember the privacy state of removable hard drives between restarts. That is, in fact, what inspired me to write this little script.
Cordially
Tracy
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bill bob 1 reviewed on 21 Aug 2007
Thank you