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DESCRIPTION
fseventer allows you to graphically observe filesystem changes using the same underlying API as Spotlight. One example of use could be to determine what files are changed via software installation, preferences, etc...
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 2.6.6:
  • Path and process filters can be exclude or include
  • Can filter out invisible (DOT) files
  • Can filter processes based on which application is frontmost
  • Minor bug fixes
Version 2.6.5:
  • Missing events bug fix (some events were quietly being ignored)
  • Cosmetic improvements - crisper icons in table, core animation in filter
  • Help now comments on Apple's fseventd (which has nothing to do with this app), and uninstalling

Version 2.6:

Filtering Version:

  • Advanced filters (event, process, path, etc) can be applied to all views
  • Unified functionality into toolbar, with some nicer icons
  • Extra preference added to revert to old style of tree
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later, admin access.


SCREENSHOT

Developer:fernLightning
Downloads:23,442
  - Version d/l:2,615
Utilities:File Management
License:Free
Date:01 Feb 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
RATING
*****
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fseventer User Reviews (26 posts)Write A Review
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Feb 2 2009
*****

JP2110  This is essential stuff. It should be on every Mac. it can solve so many problems, you can't even imagine.  
(Version 2.6.6)

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Feb 1 2009
*****

SHOTGUNWEDDINGS  Hands down, the best in it's class.

The only tool of it's kind that visually shows what is being accessed in real-time when launching programs or using an installer.

P.s. The fools that suggested the alternatives are clueless, none of those un-installers have ever visually shown anything for launched apps or installers.   
(Version 2.6.6)

praisebury
+2
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Jan 8 2009

PAUL COOK  Looks cool, but it needs updated documentation.

The help file says that to run it, "hit the green run button..." Well there are two green icons, but neither seems to be a run button. I'm guessing that the run button got replaced by a cd/MP3 player style play button that looks like a triangle pointing to the right.

I still haven't figured out what the other buttons do, so a bit of updated documentation would be helpful. Or if someone knows, posting it here would be helpful too.

But, I have been able to get it to work well enough that I may actually pay/donate $$$ for it.  
(Version 2.6.5)

praisebury
+1
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Jul 17 2008
*****

WALT9500  YES! This is incredibly helpful for any developer or supporter who needs to know what is going on with a hard disk, and who changes what and where.

The user interface is well done, and has some cool ideas.

I love it!  
(Version 2.6.2)

praisebury
+3
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Jun 8 2008

CRUENTATIO  GREAT! :)  
(Version 2.6.2)

praisebury
+2
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May 21 2008

GUILLAUMEK  Very useful app. Great interface.  
(Version 2.6)

praisebury
+2
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May 20 2008
*****

MM2270  Wow, just wow! I am sufficiently impressed with this app. Amazing graphical view of everything happening on your system. As a systems admin I can see really nice uses of this in troubleshooting misbehaving apps. This one goes into my permanent toolbox.

Great work. And it's free? Too hard to believe!  
(Version 2.6)

praisebury
+2
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Apr 28 2008

PETER DA SILVA  What do the little number badges on the file icons represent?  
(Version 2.5)

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May 1 2008

RBRTPNTN  The file badges show a count of how many events have occurred with each file. Also, if you open the inspector and click on the file then you can see the list of these events.  
(Version 2.5)

praisebury
+2

Apr 28 2008
*****

CLIFTON  Outstanding.  
(Version 2.5)

praisebury
+1
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Apr 28 2008
*****

G. I.  fseventer kicks ass.  
(Version 2.5)

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