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Default Folder X attaches a toolbar to the right side of the Open and Save dialogs in any Mac OS X-native application. The toolbar gives you fast access to various folders and commands. You just click on the buttons to go to your favorite and recently used folders, manage the folders and files shown in the list, and make changes to your settings.
Default Folder also fixes a number of problems in Open and Save dialogs, "rebounding" back to the last selected file, putting the path listing back in the top menu, and correcting bugs in scrolling column views.
Default Folder also fixes a number of problems in Open and Save dialogs, "rebounding" back to the last selected file, putting the path listing back in the top menu, and correcting bugs in scrolling column views.
What's New
Version 4.4.12:
- Fixed a bug that could cause Open and Save dialogs to freeze in some applications, including DVD Player, Adobe Bridge, Flash, Vector Magic and others.
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later.
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later.
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Default Folder X attaches a toolbar to the right side of the Open and Save dialogs in any Mac OS X-native application. The toolbar gives you fast access to various folders and commands. You just click on the buttons to go to your favorite and recently used folders, manage the folders and files shown in the list, and make changes to your settings.
Default Folder also fixes a number of problems in Open and Save dialogs, "rebounding" back to the last selected file, putting the path listing back in the top menu, and correcting bugs in scrolling column views.
Features:
Default Folder also fixes a number of problems in Open and Save dialogs, "rebounding" back to the last selected file, putting the path listing back in the top menu, and correcting bugs in scrolling column views.
Features:
- Directory assistant: You can access the contents of your recent, favorite, and open folders right from Default Folder X's toolbar. Its hierarchical pop-up menus expand as you mouse over them, letting you navigate your folders to get to your files. To work faster, you can assign a keyboard shortcut for all of your favorite folders. If an Open and Save dialog isn't open, then you can use Default Folder X's menu bar, Dock icon, or keyboard shortcuts.
- Real time saving: If you're constantly saving things inside the same folder, Default Folder X can remember that folder for you. You can even set a different default folder for each application you use. That way, you'll already be in the right folder when you're working.
- Finder management: Have you ever wanted to save a file to an open Finder window? Default Folder X lets you open up or save to any Finder window with a single click. It also lets you get info on, rename, and delete existing files, putting the Finder's power in every Open and Save dialog.
- Instant Recall: To help you quickly return to folders you've recently used, Default Folder X remembers them for you. It can even rebound to the last file you used in all your recent folders. With Default Folder X, you'll never forget where you put something.
- Spotlight on the spot: Mac OS X delivers amazing search capabilities with Spotlight, but adding your own search keywords requires a trip to the Finder's Get Info window or to an application like Tags, Fresh, or Tag Folders. No more! Default Folder X lets you add Spotlight keywords, OpenMeta tags, and Finder labels on the spot, while you're still in the Save dialog. It even remembers keywords you've used before and automatically completes them as you type.
- Information central: Leopard delivers amazing previews with QuickLook, but in Open dialogs they're small and you can only see them in column view. With Default Folder X you get previews below every Open dialog, expanded to fill the available space. Need to see more detail? Click on the image and it zooms up to full size. And if you'd rather have words instead of pictures, Default Folder X delivers those details too. The file's size, the date you created and modified it, the Finder label, Spotlight comments, OpenMeta tags, access permissions - they're all there too.
- Workflow without work: Rather than make you learn and set up a new application, Default Folder X blends into Mac OS X. Its pop-up menus and Finder integration will start saving you time immediately, and it will put your pre-existing Favorite folders in its toolbar right away. When you do decide to start customizing it, Default Folder X lets you set default folders and assign shortcuts right from its toolbar. Finally, effortless workflow.
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Iimonk reviewed on 15 May 2012
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2stepbay reviewed on 26 Apr 2012
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Dualie reviewed on 25 Apr 2012
It also seems to word very well with Deskovery, which provides the much desired window shade effect to Lion. They work so well they should probably be merged, along with Default Folder. Those three utilities make the Finder far more powerful.
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Magosilvan reviewed on 25 Apr 2012
The author keeps it always updated ...and improved.
A must have!
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Rubaiyat reviewed on 18 Apr 2012
I hate to say this, but Apple will ignore it anyway, Apple should build this into OSX. It is of more practical use than any of the quite annoying futzing around that Apple has done in the last 10 years in OSX.
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22duke reviewed on 17 Apr 2012
BTW - please contact us via our website for tech support. It was just luck that I happened to look at the MacUpdate comments today.
- Jon
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On another note—I had no idea that this was why Mathematica was hanging. Thanks!
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Beige reviewed on 13 Apr 2012
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Ronl reviewed on 13 Apr 2012
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Old_guy reviewed on 13 Apr 2012
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Does DefaultFolderX work with Chrome in Lion or is this a known issue?? I have tried searching and have not found a response.
Safari and Firefox work fine, but I tried to download a picture for the first time today using Chrome and did not get the DefaultFolder dialog to pop up when saving a file.
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There's probably a way to work around it, but I don't know the details.
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I am trying it with Photoshop 12.0.2 but it does not shop up.
The FAQ at the developer site states to disable an option present in every open/save dialog but I cannot find that option.
Can you please help?
I like to get the bundle just for this one and 1password.
thanks!
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I'm afraid that advice no longer applies in CS5 - Adobe has changed Photoshop so you access its custom dialog via the "Browse in Bridge" command in the file menu. So, if Default Folder X isn't working in Photoshop, it's not because you have its file dialogs configured incorrectly. Instead, you've probably got a corrupted Default Folder X preference file. Please try using the steps below to delete your prefs file so Default Folder X can create a new one. I think that will fix your problem.
Sorry for the trouble.
- Jon
To delete Default Folder X's preference file:
1. Take note of any Default Folder X Favorites and preference settings you've made, since they will be erased when you perform this procedure.
2. Open System Preferences, select Default Folder X, and turn it off. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. If you do not turn off Default Folder X first, it will simply write damaged preference data into a new preference file after you delete the old one.
3. Quit System Preferences.
4. Open a new window in the Finder and go to your home folder. Within that, locate and open the Library folder, and within that, open the Preferences folder.
5. Find the file named "com.stclairsoft.DefaultFolderX.plist" in the Preferences folder and throw it in the Trash.
6. Open System Preferences, reconfigure any settings you need, enter your registration code and turn Default Folder X back on.
Going to buy the bundle...
Merry Xmas!
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I changed the settings in the menu to:
( the labels might be different, since I am translating this on the fly from the german Text I see )
1. Black Toolbar Background
2. Visual Effects de-activated
BUT the settings don't stick ?!? So when I reboot the checkmark at Visual Effects deactivated has disappeared.
And even IF its set, I still get a fade in/fade out effect.
I am also unable to use the greysidebar - I can klick the radio button but it has no effect. I still get a complete black background and no grey sidebar anywhere to be seen.
What am I doing wrong ?!?
Sorry for the trouble.
- Jon
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