Move files out of subfolder into main folder

I have a bunch of files in subfolders :
mainfolder A / subfolder 1 / file a
mainfolder A / subfolder 1 / file b
mainfolder A / subfolder 1 / file c
mainfolder A / subfolder 2 / file d
mainfolder A / subfolder 2 / file e
mainfolder A / subfolder 2 / file f
mainfolder A / subfolder 3 / file g
mainfolder A / subfolder 3 / file h
is there a script or automator thingie that will automatically move them all into the main folder? Like as follows :
mainfolder A / file a
mainfolder A / file b
mainfolder A / file c
mainfolder A / file d
mainfolder A / file e
etc?
have used scripts (especially in iTunes) but never the automator - would appreciate any help!
w

Well, it's relatively easy manually.
Open a separate Finder window for mainfolder A by COMMAND-clicking on the folder. Move this folder to the right of the other Finder window. Now navigate to subfolder 1 in the left Finder window and press COMMAND-A to select all the files in that subfolder. Drag the selected files to the right Finder window. This moves them all where you want them. Now repeat this for the files in the other subfolders. When you finish all the files will have been moved to mainfolder A.
I know this isn't the most elegant solution, but it may take a lot less time then it would take you to write a script or an automator action. Unless, of course, you want the programming experience.

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