Software :: How To Make A Script To Open A File/folder ?
Dec 24, 2010I'm new to scripting in OS X. How can I build a simple script to tell the Finder to open a given folder, and to put the window in front, using Automator ?
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OS X :: Dragging File Over Folder Doesn't Open The Folder?
May 30, 2010I recently upgraded to Snow Leopard and found that a function I used to use isn't available anymore, but not sure if I just need to configure it or something.
What I'd like to be able to do is when I drag a file over an external hard drive disk image, I like for that to open so I can choose the sub-directory where I'd like to place the file. How can I set up 10.6.x to allow me to do this?
Mac Pro :: Make A Folder/file Password Protected?
Jan 7, 2006I don't know how to make a folder password protected, I know how in OS 9, but, I haven't had the need forever and now I do, I'm runnign Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.3. What I need to have protected is a folder that holds a backup of my website.
Any applications or something?
I tried using it in Keychain but, I don't know what I'm doing in there.
OS X :: Error - Don't Have Permissions For Folder - Make Textedit To Write That File
Oct 1, 2010I have a config file, /etc/my.cnf that has permissions set via the finder gui to have read/write for anyone that's an "admin". My user is an admin (turns out I'm the only user as well), but when I open this file (it's plain text) in text edit it gives me an error on save saying that I don't have permissions for the folder that it's in. I can, however, use nano via the terminal and modify the file without any issues. I don't want to set read/write permissions on /etc to everyone, so how do I make it so TextEdit (and thus other programs having the same problem) can write to that file?
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Jun 14, 2012When I open my USB flash drive on my mac (snow leopard), all the files are expanded, and I can't figure out why. Then I have to go one by one closing them, and it's frustrating. Is there a way to set it to be collasped or expanded?
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6)
OS X :: Export File/folder Attributes To Text File?
Dec 19, 2010I have been looking all day for an answer. I am a NuBe on this stuff.
I need to create a text file that contains folder path, file name and attributes such as create date, modified date etc.
I believe the Terminal app should do this.
OS X :: How To Make A .iso File Out Of A Torrent File?
Nov 6, 2010I just downloaded a video game off f the internet, and its a torrent file, which I need to be made into a .iso file. I know I can use imgburn through parallels, but I have no Windows OS disc for parallels to work. Does anybody know if there is a way that I can get this torrent file( which is essentially a lot of little files) converted into a .iso file so I can burn it and play it?
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Apr 1, 2010Whenever I open a pdf, adobe starts to open every pdf file on my computer. Does anyone know of any way to stop this? I couldn't really find anything on search. I am running OSX 10.6.3
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Oct 18, 2010Today I tried opening my keynotes presentation file to make amendments to it and when I double clicked on it, the program loading bar only loaded up a third of the way and then hanged. I then tried to save it to a flash drive and use it on a different computer, but when I tried to copy it over to the flash drive it gave me this error: "the finder cannot complete the operation because some data in "garment styles" could not be read or written error code - 36".
I have tried changing the file extension to a zip, then unzipping it and then renaming it but that did not work.(It wouldn't let me unzip it). I have also looked at the index file name to see if that was the problem, but that is as it should be.
I have also tried uploading it to a website and emailing it and it will not let me.
Is there anyway I can recover this file as I have been working on it for over a month and it is due next week, or will I need to start again?
Software :: Unable To Open Encrypted File / Recovering The Original File?
Aug 23, 2009ok trying not to get a panic attack here. I downloaded espionge to encrypt my valuable files and while it was encrypting (AES 128 bit i think) the program froze and I had to Force quit it. Now I try to open my file (that i was trying to encrypt) and it looks f*^&# up. I can't open it, and when I tried to unmount the partially encrypted file, espionage gave me errors that it couldnt recover the original file.
I had basically all my life's valuable accumulated data in that folder (it was 10 Gb+). I will praise anyone to the end of my days that can somehow tell me how to restore my file to its original state. Usefull info:
1) AM planning to pay gazillions for recovery software if need be, but free alternatives are always better.
2) I never secure delete if that helps
3) I still have the .sparseimage for the file created by espionage. (P.S. sparseimage's size looks really close to the orignal, also 10 Gb +).
4) Newest version of OSX, and have an IMac.
5) after incident I haven't done anything (no installations or downloads) apart from writing this.
6) the encrypted file was gonna be in HFS+ i think
Software :: Open *.dat File In Mac Os - How To Identify The Format From The File Extension?
Jan 8, 2010I got a file named myfile.dat from my supervisor and he said myfile.dat is a helix database file. I tried to open that file after installing helix server 6.1.5, but I couldnt open it. I am really in a confusion that whether the given file is helix format file or something. Can anyone tell me that how to open *.dat file or how to identify the format from the file extension.
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Apr 10, 2012I try to open an Open Office spread sheet and it simply saves the file as another file with the .cpgz extension which does the same thing. This did not happen a couple weeks ago; I think my download for Apple updates may be the culprit. My OS X is now 10.7.3, I believe originally it was 10.7.2 but I could be wrong.
The original document is a zip archive but now "saves as" a .cpgz archive. I have tried the "Unarchiver", which I just downloaded, but it only creates another file with subfolders, none of which appear to have my original spread sheet. (To be honest, I never noticed this Open Office spread sheet file was a zip file until a few minutes ago when I tried to unsuccessfully open it).
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Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.2)
Applications :: Cannot Open Photoshop File Because File Is Empty?
Mar 21, 2010I have been working on a project and have a completed picture on my flash drive but when I go to open it, it says cannot open because file is empty. It shows that the size of the file is 96 kb and I can see it with the "quick look" option when you left click. This is using CS3 by the way.
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Jan 30, 2009How do I make a folder for my Mac Mail, the program thats in the O.S system ? I would like to make a Mail To Keep folder.
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Apr 26, 2009i was searching for a programm that allowes you to hide a folder so that it is still clickable... all i found where lots of programms that made the folder invisible but after they where invisible i couldnt click on them anymore.
is it possible to make a folder invisible and place it at some spot on the screen i remember and when i click on that spot on the screen where the invisible folder is that the folder would open?
ITunes :: Make A Folder For Movies?
Jun 1, 2012Is there a way in itunes to make a folder for movies? I have many clips of home movies and I would like to store them in one folder...
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MACBOOK PRO, Mac OS X (10.6.3)
OS X :: How To Make 6.5GB File To 4.7GB?
Apr 11, 2010i have a dmg file which is 6.5GB and need to fit it into a single layered dvd 4.7GB is it possible to do it? if so how?
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Dec 21, 2010Sometimes I'd like to create an aliases/shortcuts from an application which resides within a folder and place that alias inside the root of the /Applications/ folder instead. However, for some reason I can't do this on my wife's Mac running Leopard 10.5.8.
So instead of getting a "green arrow" type icon whenever I click the app's icon while holding down ALT and CMD I now get a white circle with a line over it, apparently indicating that this is something I can't do. I believe I checked my drive's permissions (using "Disk utility") but found no errors (or had the errors fixed), so what could be the problem?
By the way, I've also noticed that I'm asked to verify (with the user-login password) if I want to delete (put an application in the trash) something from inside the Applications folder. Is this normal? I'm not used to this from MacOSX Tiger 10.4.
OS X :: How To Make Folder Private (Password Protected)
May 14, 2008I was wondering if it is possible to make a certain folder password protected? If so, how would I do that? I only want to require password on one specific folder.
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Feb 23, 2010I click view and click to have them nice and neat in a list, but when i exit the folder and them come back they are viewed as icons and are all over the place not even in nice rows. Is there a default setting so that all items in a folder and folders within folders will be arranged in a certain view?
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Apr 22, 2010i have to send my mac in service, but before i have to save my data. i will receive a external hdd and thought to use time machine with it and my mac. after that i will send my mac in service. if they dont fix it or dont return it and i will buy a new mac, also with 10.6, will time machine make the new mac the same as old one, with all my folders and files? or do i have not to use time machine and backup file by file?
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Apr 28, 2010In the root folder there is a hidden folder called "home"
There is nothing in this folder and wanted to ask two questions.
1. Can I use it
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OS X V10.3 :: How To Make Regular Folder For Saving Mail
Mar 9, 2012How to make a folder for mail I wish to save. I do not want a Smart Mailbox, just a regular folder in my mail.
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G5, Mac OS X (10.3.9)
OS X Yosemite :: Cannot Right Click On Desktop To Make Folder
Dec 8, 2014Since I installed Yosemite, I cannot right click on the desktop to make a folder, I cannot drag any files or folders or anything to it or use it at all. It's nothing but a slate and useless. I figured it was a bad install so I reinstalled it today and got the same behavior. I wish I could revert to Mavericks and I tried with time machine but it wouldn't let me.
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Aug 25, 2014I should just get used to the key commands but... I need to make Command+N create New Folder and Command+Shift+N to Open New Finder Window. Terminal script for Mavericks?
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MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)
Applications :: How Do I Make A .gif File?
Sep 28, 2009I want to capture a part in a video I have and make it into a GIF to post on forums, how can I do this? Is there an app I need?
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Nov 22, 2009I replaced a file inside of the contents of an application and I was wondering if there is a way I could lock the file or somethin so it never gets replaced.. is this possible in any way? if not.. what else can I do to make sure the file works after updates?
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Apr 2, 2012I am using Stata, a statistical analysis program. Recently, when I try to open a file, using File Open, the program hangs and I have to force it to quit. I can open files easily if I use Recent files. When the file gets open, I can do everything I should be able to do with the program. Analysis, graphics, etc. It is JUST when I do File Open that it hangs, and it seems to be ONLY with Stata.
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Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.2)
ITunes :: How To Make A Folder To Put All Backing Tracks For Saxophone?
Nov 9, 2010Im new here can anyone tell me how to make a folder to put all my backing tracks for saxophone . Ive tried adding my folder from my desktop into itunes but all the tracks seem to go to separate folders I'm getting frustrated all i want is to have all my backing tracks in one folder. I have the 27in iMac 1T HD I also Have the latest itunes installed
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Dec 16, 2009When i transferred all my Music and Movies from my PC, i put them into the specified Music and Movie folders, but when i used itunes to open all of them, iTunes makes a copy of all of them and put then into it's own folder.
doesn't this take up 2x the space then?
