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The end of a busy assignment is a poor time to improvise file handling. A short, repeatable ingest routine reduces the number of decisions you need to make while tired and makes it easier to notice a missing step.
Separate copying from clearing
Place used cards in a clearly identified location and work through them one at a time. Copy each card into the intended project folder, using a naming approach you understand. Confirm that the expected files and approximate sequence are present before moving to the next card.
Open representative files from the copy, including material from different parts of the assignment. If you use verification software, understand what it checks and review its report. A thumbnail preview alone is a limited check of a complete set of originals.
Make backup a visible stage
Create the additional copies required by your backup plan and confirm they are accessible. Keep a simple record of the cards and folders processed. Do not format cards merely because the first transfer finished; reuse them only after your established verification and backup requirements are met.
Finish by separating untouched originals from exports and temporary files. Leave the project in a state that will make sense when you return the next morning. The routine does not have to be elaborate, but each step should have a clear completion signal. Consistency is what makes the process useful when several assignments arrive close together.
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