Script for Random File Selection?

[beeellecee]

Is it possible in theory to create a script that would select 16 (or any definable number) files from a given folder with the option to select how many have specific labels/tags etc? Perhaps also the option to then copy these files into a sequentially labelled folder nested inside the search folder.

I would have a specific musical purpose for this to select files from a curated collection using various levels of probability.

I am new to XY so not yet familiar with all the possibilities - but I do like the scripting potential

[highend]

Sure it is

[beeellecee]

Sure it is

That has made my day! My next question is...how would I achieve this - I am versatile when it comes to playing instruments, not so much with scripting!

[highend]

This supports 3 modes:
1. Random selection by number (e.g. 15 => Select 15 files)
2. Selection by label / tag (e.g. red => Select all files with with the label or tag red)
3. Random selection by number AND label / tag (e.g. 5 mint => Select 5 of all files with the label or tag mint)

Zero guarantee, highly untested...

If this is not what you wanted, rewrite it^^

Select files randomly by number, label or tag_v0.1.xys

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[beeellecee]

This supports 3 modes:
1. Random selection by number (e.g. 15 => Select 15 files)
2. Selection by label / tag (e.g. red => Select all files with with the label or tag red)
3. Random selection by number AND label / tag (e.g. 5 mint => Select 5 of all files with the label or tag mint)

Zero guarantee, highly untested...

If this is not what you wanted, rewrite it^^

Select files randomly by number, label or tag_v0.1.xys

Wow! That is pretty much perfect Highend! I am going to test it now! Thank you!