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moveAddict provides a functionality the Finder was missing, the ability to move files using the keyboard. It's meant to replace dragging and dropping for anyone that would rather use the keyboard instead of the mouse.
In a nutshell, you can use it to cut files or folders and then paste them where you want.
As a bonus, you can also use it to merge folders instead of completely replacing them, another functionality that the Finder was missing.
For anyone that hasn't used cut and paste for files before, here's a short description:
Cut - when you
In a nutshell, you can use it to cut files or folders and then paste them where you want.
As a bonus, you can also use it to merge folders instead of completely replacing them, another functionality that the Finder was missing.
For anyone that hasn't used cut and paste for files before, here's a short description:
Cut - when you
What's New
Version 2.25:
- Fixed a stability issue which caused moveAddict to sometimes crash while merging folders.
Requirements
Intel, Mac OS X 10.6 or later.
Intel, Mac OS X 10.6 or later.
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| Downloads:9,434 |
| Version Downloads:2,925 |
| Type:Utilities : File Management |
| License:Shareware |
| Date:15 Jun 2011 |
| Platform:Intel |
| Price: $7.99 |
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moveAddict provides a functionality the Finder was missing, the ability to move files using the keyboard. It's meant to replace dragging and dropping for anyone that would rather use the keyboard instead of the mouse.
In a nutshell, you can use it to cut files or folders and then paste them where you want.
As a bonus, you can also use it to merge folders instead of completely replacing them, another functionality that the Finder was missing.
For anyone that hasn't used cut and paste for files before, here's a short description:
Cut - when you cut files the only thing that happens is that moveAddict remembers the location of the files, it does not change the files in any way
Paste - when you paste, moveAddict moves the files from their original locations to the new one
If you cut a file and forget to paste it, nothing happens!
moveAddict does not change the system or the Finder in any way, it's just a regular application which you can uninstall by deleting it.
In a nutshell, you can use it to cut files or folders and then paste them where you want.
As a bonus, you can also use it to merge folders instead of completely replacing them, another functionality that the Finder was missing.
For anyone that hasn't used cut and paste for files before, here's a short description:
Cut - when you cut files the only thing that happens is that moveAddict remembers the location of the files, it does not change the files in any way
Paste - when you paste, moveAddict moves the files from their original locations to the new one
If you cut a file and forget to paste it, nothing happens!
moveAddict does not change the system or the Finder in any way, it's just a regular application which you can uninstall by deleting it.
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kbtkpk reviewed on 07 Mar 2012
KB2011 reviewed on 07 Dec 2011
Luckily, I've got Lion now and don't need this program anymore. When I had it, it worked OK.
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Bud_simrin reviewed on 20 Nov 2011
The only problem I experience is that the Paste icon rarely works and I end us using the move
Addict keyboard cmd-V as a work-around.
I wanted to request that author consider adding a copy/paste alias capability. That would be a natural extension and a real convenience. However, I was not successful at using the author's web site to send him a message.
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lramosgomez reviewed on 09 Aug 2011
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If you have a file/folder on the desktop and also a web browser page and a mail page open you can not copy/select the file/folder on the desktop to move it to another folder such as the documents or utilities folder.
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SevenDogs LLC reviewed on 15 Jun 2011
moveAddict is worth the money to me, even without the MacUpdate promo.
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Moving: Just press the "command" key while dragging the file(s).
Copying: Just press the "option" key (depending on the keyboard layout also labeled "alt") while dragging the file(s).
See http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1343 for reference.
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I've always found dragging files/folders to be an annoyance, especially when moving/copying to another folder that's not in the same finder window. Like another reviewer said, I don't understand why Apple has missed such a simple & helpful feature. One of the few areas Micro-mess beats a Mac.
By the way, I've never found it necessary to use the "command" key when dragging a file/folder. I simply drag it to its new location. However, 'alt' is necessary to drag/copy a file/folder.
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And command-moving is necessary for moving file(s) between different volumes. Standard behaviour is copying between volumes and moving on the same drive.
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When a move goes horribly wrong inside a document, you load (no, I don't want to save before closing) the previous save of that doc. Filesystems don't get that chance*, so we treat them a tiny bit differently. Err on the side of not destroying years worth of data.
I'm sure Apple's hands are tied by a patent, held by a shell company, located in an empty warehouse, in eastern Texas. Apple was offered a chance to license for $40B, and turned it down graciously. That doesn't make the current situation any less frustrating.
I'd bite, but MoveAddict seems to conflict with BetterTouchTool. BTT is definitely at fault, it conflicts with too many other programs to be written right.
*Shadow copies, ZFS snapshots, sigh.
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I find its terminology confusing. As I understand the description, it says that it essentially just moves files from one place to another. What's problematic (to me) is that the short description says "Move" files using the keyboard, whereas in the main description, the corresponding action for "Move" is labeled "Paste" – two different words and interpretations.
E.g. when pasting something, there's no telling whether the source has been copied or cut from it's original place (except for remembering which). In this case, the file is apparently being "cut" (yes, I know it says the file is not really cut, but rather its location is being remembered).
My proposition is to use the words "Move" (replacing current "Cut" term) and something like "Here", "Drop" or "Drop Here" (for the current "Paste" term). Then change "1 item cut" to "1 item to be moved" and "1 item dropped" correspondingly.
When cutting something, to me the normal behavior is that the file (or whatever it is) visually disappears (while kept in memory). In this app, the "cut" item stays, until you "move", sorry, "paste" it somewhere else. Is this making any sense, or is it just me?
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donikatz reviewed on 19 Jan 2011
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Is there a way around this?
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As far as I know, Dashboard is controlled by the Dock, not by Finder, so there must be a different problem. I am able to replicate it though and will try to find a fix as soon as possible.
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Anyway, I'm glad you can reproduce it and are looking into it. Thanks for being so responsive. I'm on my way to license my copy now!
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However, I changed the way Unique Keyboard Shortcuts are handled, so you can use them without any limitation (the toolbar buttons now work with them).
Sorry!
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