How to Auto Lock 20,000 files

[skippybangkok]

Had some pics gone missing in a folder, even though folder locked.

to protect them, want to lock 20,000 pictures ..... going folder by folder is long winded.

any faster wat to do it ?

thanks

[skippybangkok]

Curtosy of Mason Kramer

1. Using Finder, the top level folder of those files that you want to unlock. Switch to List View mode (cmd-2).

2. You should now see a finder pane containing only those files and folders that you want to unlock.
3. Cmd-a to Select All.
4. Open all the sub-folders. With all selected, opt-command-right arrow to open up alllll the children.
5. Cmd-A to select all
6. Opt-Cmd-I to bring up the single pane inspect
7. Unlock ( lock )

Must admit Finder does not like to item #4 with 20,000 files

Edited June 8, 2015 by skippybangkok