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Default Folder X... Recently rated 5 mice by MacUser UK and 4.5 mice by Macworld, Default Folder X attaches a toolbar to the right side of the Open and Save dialogs in any 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.

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WHAT'S NEW
Version 4.2:
  • OpenMeta tags are now supported in the Spotlight window below Save As dialogs and in the Info window below Open dialogs. After tagging a file with "MyTag", you can use Spotlight to search for it by typing "tag: MyTag".
  • A new AppleScript command, ClearRecentFolders, clears the list of recently used folders in the currently active folder set.
  • This release is compatible with the latest development build of Mac OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
  • If you use "Hold down the option key while choosing Open to display all files" in the Advanced settings, you will also be shown all invisible folders if you hold down the option key while selecting Save As.
  • Added a hidden option to display files as well as folders in all hierarchical menus. Option click on "Settings" to find the checkbox.
  • Fixed a bug that resulted in Spotlight comments not being saved when doing a Save As and overwriting an existing file (this affected Acrobat Pro 9 as well as other applications).
  • Worked around a bug in the Mac OS 10.4 Finder which would cause Default Folder X's Finder window list to show no windows if the Finder is hidden.
  • Corrected a bug that caused Default Folder X to print warning messages in the console like " ** No alias data for item 0 (folder name) **" when there was a Smart Folder open in the Finder.
  • Fixed problems with the rebound feature in Cocoa apps and very old Carbon apps.
  • Added a workaround so Default Folder X appears in MacTheRipper.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later.


SCREENSHOT

Developer:St. Clair Software
Downloads:185,275
  - Version d/l:3,271
Utilities:System
License:Shareware
Date:03 Apr 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
Price:$34.95
RATING
****½
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Jun 15 2009

RUBAIYAT  I got this because Apple screwed up the save location of Preview in Leopard.

Whilst I use it and it is definitely my best current solution, I wish it was not so much of a screen hog and had both better methods and a well written manual.

My ideal would be an app. that simply *defaults* back to the last opened location. Anything *else* should take my intervention. Also it should hold a location in list view, and surface at the correct location when going up the nested directory, just as SuperBoomerang used to do in the Classic Mac OS.

The large black skirt around the save dialog box is obstructive, covering up large areas of Finder that I want to click on and gets dislocated from the save dialog box if you move it.

The manual has me itching to blue pencil everything. I am in the process of rewriting it (if I can make sense of it) just to work out what to do.  
(Version 4.2)

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Apr 25 2009

PISSNAROUND  Well, I finally figured out why FinderPop wasn't working completely. Seems this latest update to DefaultFolder broke it. They worked together just fine before. I miss being able to Move/Copy files from a contextual menu. Perhaps they can get together and find the new issue.  
(Version 4.2)

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Apr 4 2009
*****

JAN13  Simply ... Indispensable !!!  
(Version 4.2)

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Apr 3 2009
*****

DTR  I've found that a lot of UI add-ons turn out to be useless bells and whistles that actually get in the way of productivity. Not this one! Everything about it is easy; easy installation, easy to understand, easy to learn how to use all of its convenient features. Customizing the appearance is fun. I've found it to be stable and reliable.

Default Folder X has so spoiled me, that I feel like I'm working with my arm tied behind my back when I'm working on someone else's Mac. It works perfectly with Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXpress, Freehand, and every other app I routinely use. I'll use and update this gem until Apple has the good sense to incorporate it into future OS versions.  
(Version 4.2)

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+7
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Feb 22 2009

BEIGE  every time I come back to try this, it invariably crashes some program I'm using. Maya 2009 being the latest. I want to love this app but it's killed too much work in my experience. If you're getting crashes in open/save dialogs, this is the reason  
(Version 4.1.1)

praisebury
-3
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Mar 19 2009

HMURCHISON  BEIGE

I'm checking out the beta right now before I buy. Isn't there a preference to exclude apps that give you problems? I think that in the past DFX had a conflict with Adobe Open/Save panels as well which isn't a surprise because I believe the roll their own custom panels. The problem is likely fixed but for troublesome apps it may be something work checking into any blacklisting features. Here's a blurb

http://www.stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/features.html

"Exclude applications. Exclude Default Folder X from some applications."  
(Version 4.1.1)

praisebury
+1
Apr 3 2009

ST. CLAIR SOFTWARE  Beige: You've probably got a damaged DFX preference file. That's the only time we see people getting crashes. Please try following the steps in the FAQ at http://www.stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/faq.html#troubleshooting. That should take care of the problem.

Sorry for the trouble! - Jon  
(Version 4.2)

praisebury
+4
Apr 3 2009

JONSI  Used this for years. NEVER had any problems.  
(Version 4.2)

praisebury
+1

Feb 13 2009
*****

CHRISWAN  A Must Have tool

Significantly increase your productivity if you often open/save files or folder  
(Version 4.1.1)

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Jan 23 2009
*****

CORPSECORPS  OS X's file dialog is pretty good. It's far far better with the addition of Default folder.

One of a few must-have OS X tools.

Great interface. Excellent configurability, and a helpful dev.  
(Version 4.1.1)

praisebury
+2
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Jan 23 2009
*****

RONL  INDISPENSIBLE!

Well worth the price.

Thanks guys.  
(Version 4.1.1)

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+2
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Dec 10 2008

CHRISWAN  Out of all the apps I have licensed. I believe this is the only application I'm happy to see 'reappeared' in bundles or promos

I'm sincerely happy knowing that a lot of people are going to be exposed to this masterpiece  
(Version 4.1)

praisebury
+3
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Dec 10 2008

JDAHLINE  Purchased mupromo.com for Drive Genius 2 and I am so impressed with Default Folder X. It is the gem of the bundle. What a time saver!  
(Version 4.1)

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+3
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