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Find Any File searches your local disks for files by name, creation or modification date, size, or type and creator code (not by content, though).
As there are other tools with a similar search operation, here are the special features unique to Find Any File:
Unlike Spotlight (i.e. the
As there are other tools with a similar search operation, here are the special features unique to Find Any File:
- Has a new hierarchical view of the found items, making it much easier to browse 100s of items (see the screenshot).
- Can run as root user, finding really any file on your disk, even those that are hidden from normal users.
- Can save queries and run them again later.
Unlike Spotlight (i.e. the
What's New
Version 1.7.2:
Improvements
- Sizes of apps and other bundles (packages) are now getting shown in the results.
- New preference setting to turn off the new app size calculation in case they cause performance issues.
- New preference setting to re-enable the restoring of previously set Show... settings in the Results window.
- Doesn't show disappeared items and unrelated network volumes at the root of the hierarchical view any more.
Version 1.7.2:
Improvements
- Sizes of apps and other bundles (packages) are now getting shown in the results.
- New preference setting to turn off the new app size calculation in case they cause performance issues.
- New preference setting to re-enable the restoring of previously set Show... settings in the Results window.
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.4.1 or later
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.4.1 or later
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| Downloads:42,468 |
| Version Downloads:2,733 |
| Type:Utilities : File Management |
| License:Shareware |
| Date:12 Dec 2011 |
| Platform:PPC / Intel |
| Price: $6.00 |
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Find Any File searches your local disks for files by name, creation or modification date, size, or type and creator code (not by content, though).
As there are other tools with a similar search operation, here are the special features unique to Find Any File:
Unlike Spotlight (i.e. the Finder's Find command), it does not access a pre-built database but searches the chosen volume directly. This allows you to find any file, even those inside packages and others excluded from Spotlight search. Hence it is great for finding system files, for example.
On the other hand, it may take a little longer than Spotlight, and it is only fast on HFS(+) volumes. But even on mounted network volumes of a Mac OS X server it can still be surprisingly fast.
Hence, this is not an entire replacement for Spotlight but it can come handy in certain, if not many, situations.
As there are other tools with a similar search operation, here are the special features unique to Find Any File:
- Has a new hierarchical view of the found items, making it much easier to browse 100s of items (see the screenshot).
- Can run as root user, finding really any file on your disk, even those that are hidden from normal users.
- Can save queries and run them again later.
Unlike Spotlight (i.e. the Finder's Find command), it does not access a pre-built database but searches the chosen volume directly. This allows you to find any file, even those inside packages and others excluded from Spotlight search. Hence it is great for finding system files, for example.
On the other hand, it may take a little longer than Spotlight, and it is only fast on HFS(+) volumes. But even on mounted network volumes of a Mac OS X server it can still be surprisingly fast.
Hence, this is not an entire replacement for Spotlight but it can come handy in certain, if not many, situations.
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1.7 is available in the App Store. I had submitted 1.7.1 a few days ago to the Store but it's still not reviewed. And now there's already 1.7.2 which I can't even submit before 1.7.1 is reviewed.
And while Apple happily takes 30% of our sales, they appear unable or unwilling to employ enough people to reduce this delay.
And in March FAF may even get kicked out because of the new restrictive rules Apple thinks we all need. Pleas to Apple about fixing this are left unanswered.
No, the App Store isn't my favorite topic...
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As I've said before, I have the utmost respect for developers who have the balls to keep everything in-house.
You're a first rate developer, one of the good guys; you deserve a lot better than what the MacCrapStore has to offer.
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MAS still gets me some sales which I believe I would not make otherwise. And since FAF is a small side project for me, every dollar counts (I sell a few copies a few, usually 2-5, and usually half of it comes from MAS). Not enough to live by, though.
In fact, most of the recent improvements I only made to make users happy who write me, so it's a hobby and something to "feel good" about. And reaching out to a few MAS users, who've never even heard of MacUpdate, and making them happy with FAF, is a fulfilling goal for me.
So yes, Apple's near-sighted MAS rules are frustrating, but seeing another single sale a day in the MAS makes my day and pays at least for a coffee or a beer. What more can I expect in live ;)
And a happy new year to everyone!
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Nice work.
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Searching for app sizes would require a lot more work, to a level where I'd rather make a separate app out of it that may be less beautiful but easier to understand than DaisyDisk ;)
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Dgerzeeboy reviewed on 09 Dec 2011
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Orytek reviewed on 08 Dec 2011
Searching by name, visibility or mixing other criteria in with a search is also quick and easy.
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Stephen_Fry reviewed on 08 Dec 2011
Good app.
I'd even consider redesigning it if someone came up with a good overall solution that is not too complex to handle. It's all a question of how much time and sweat is worth investing for this. And I have some other projects as well (e.g. iClip), so it's not as if I am running out of work or new ideas.
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Old_guy reviewed on 08 Dec 2011
It most certainly didn't find the files I was looking (I knew the files exists but wanted to test drive).
Especially searching files with filesizes is a no-go. Hence all applications and folders are marked as '-' (0 kb). So what is the use when you cannot search for folders and/or applications?
Also locked up several time with the rainbow spinning wheel when trying to use more then 4 queries (first becoming unresponsive and then locks up).
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Performing multiple concurrent searches on the same disk is also very inefficient, as you'll bring the hard disk to its knees. That's another technicality that I probably have to point out more clearly in the future.
Well, I'm sure you'll find something better as FAF is obviously totally useless, based on your rating.
Just a thought: Ratings are supposed to rate the quality of how well the app does what it claims to do so that others can learn of its usefulness. Giving the lowest rating just because you need a feature that the app doesn't offer is not a helpful rating.
In this case, it would be appropriate to rate FAF down for not clearly stating some limitations, but saying the entire app is worthless just because of this little detail is out of proportions, I think.
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FAF's search options are chosen to offer only criteria that will leads to a fast result. Getting the size of a folder involves operations that would slow down the search significantly.
I can certainly make it possible to find apps and even entire folders by the size of their contents, but that would also mean that the expectation of a fast search can't be met any more.
I could find a middle way for the most common search: The search for apps of certain size. FAF would get a new criterium noun "File or App Size" next to the current "File Size". But even that search could easily be 10 times slower than what FAF usually takes. So, if I added this feature, won't some people then complain here that it's not fast as promised, giving 1 star ratings again?
How can I win this?
Maybe just change the name of the app to "May Find Files If You Are Patient Enough". :)
I think the best way is to keep it simply, not search for app sizes, and suggest people who need this feature to use DaisyDisk, as I've done before.
The latest beta (1.7.2b2, here: http://files.tempel.org/FindAnyFile/Betas) updates the sizes of apps and other "packages" gradually in the list.
With that, if you search for "name ends in .app", you can then sort the list by the Size column and thereby get a good overview of all installed apps' sizes. Not sure if I'll leave it in this way, so any feedback to my email addr is appreciated.
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B. Jefferson Le Blanc reviewed on 30 Nov 2011
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lemon-kun reviewed on 29 Nov 2011
For me, this is the best uninstaller – type in app name, hold down the option (alt) key and click "Find all". Then easily delete all the stuff directly in the list using cmd+backspace.
Worth every cent.
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Ean reviewed on 29 Nov 2011
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Macs007 reviewed on 26 Nov 2011
Just try to find any file with a filesize set bigger then 100000. It doesnt find any .app file that should be shown - it only shows the files inside the package. Mostly useless imo
Also, the UI freezes when searching, most probably because this was written in realbasic. The result window is also not that great to look at - too simple (read: outdated)
Said this, it works for simple filename searching but paying for this is not recommended.
What you want is to find the size of folders (that's what apps are, effectively). This is a complex task that requires collecting much more information and take much more time than what's FAF's focus. I recommend DaisyDisk for such a task.
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I rest my case. This app isnt worth buying. And no, I am not mean at all. If you apps name is 'Find ANY file' it should find ANY file and most certainly basic files as Application and Folders too.
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Guess i'll have to wait till/if it goes live again...
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Download links should be up and running again.
mobass rated on 23 Jul 2011
RodolphoT rated on 17 Jun 2011
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Myka rated on 11 May 2011
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Dochoz rated on 11 Apr 2011
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Dochoz rated on 01 Apr 2011
Roro01 rated on 14 Jan 2011
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Jonsi rated on 14 Jan 2011
zwalker rated on 05 Jan 2011
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Dan1983 rated on 29 Dec 2010
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Bidule rated on 21 Dec 2010