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--- organizing_dats [2023/04/01 23:42] – [Merging multiple DATs in a single directory] johnsanc
+++ organizing_dats [2023/12/08 14:46] (current) – johnsanc
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 These options are controlled by [[directory_settings|Directory Settings]] and you can mix different approaches for different parts of your DATRoot.
-<WRAP round tip>RomVault has a built in DAT downloader and updater service that can be used to keep your DATs current. For more information, please refer to the **[[what_is_datvault|DATVault]]** section.</WRAP>
+<WRAP tip>RomVault has a built in DAT downloader and updater service that can be used to keep your DATs current. For more information, please refer to the **[[what_is_datvault|DATVault]]** section.</WRAP>
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 ===== Manual by placing a single DAT in each directory  =====
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   * The directory rule for the DATs has "Don't auto-add DAT directories" enabled
-If the appropriate conditions are met, the DATs will a appear with a smaller font in the tree. If there is a set name conflict then you will get a DAT merge warning when you apply the directory rule or update DATs.
+If the appropriate conditions are met, the merged DATs will a appear with a smaller font in the tree. If there is a set name conflict then you will get a DAT merge warning when you apply the directory rule or update DATs.
-{{ :screens:merge-dats.png?nolink&400 |}}
+{{:screens:merge-dats.png?nolink&800|}}
+<WRAP tip>Only directories with a DAT will display in the tree. If your preferred organization setup requires ignoring a directory in your RomRoot, then you can use a placeholder DAT to make that directory appear in the tree which you can deselect or lock. The placeholder DAT only needs to contain this: ''<?xml version="1.0"?><datafile/>''</WRAP>
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+===== Video Tutorial =====
+{{youtube>cfvgpaV3HqQ?full}}