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- Version: 1.2.2, 6/19/2005 07:01PM PST
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John Sawyer
Apple's Get Info doesn't display file "Type" info - Version: 1.2.2, 6/19/2005 04:40PM PST
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John Sawyer
Lex Luthor says below:
>> Steve Job's system supplied 'Get info'...allows you to easily change file type info...
I've never seen Apple's Get Info show file type info, if by "Type" you mean as in Type and Creator, neither of which Apple's Get Info displays. The terms "Type" and "Creator" in this context are specific terms referring to two four-character codes assigned to every file and application, at least until recent versions of OS X, where it's gradually being phased out. A file's Type and Creator can be very useful info, sometimes even necessary, depending on what you're doing. Apple is gradually transitioning away from assigning Type and Creator codes to files and apps, in favor of Windows-type filename extensions (who says Microsoft only copies Apple?), but this info is still often useful for older files and apps, and for newer ones that Apple is still assigning Type and Creator codes to.
Apple's Get Info's "Open with" option gives a method for bypassing a file's original Creator code, but it still doesn't let you see the four-character Creator code.
>> Steve Job's system supplied 'Get info'...allows you to easily change file type info...
I've never seen Apple's Get Info show file type info, if by "Type" you mean as in Type and Creator, neither of which Apple's Get Info displays. The terms "Type" and "Creator" in this context are specific terms referring to two four-character codes assigned to every file and application, at least until recent versions of OS X, where it's gradually being phased out. A file's Type and Creator can be very useful info, sometimes even necessary, depending on what you're doing. Apple is gradually transitioning away from assigning Type and Creator codes to files and apps, in favor of Windows-type filename extensions (who says Microsoft only copies Apple?), but this info is still often useful for older files and apps, and for newer ones that Apple is still assigning Type and Creator codes to.
Apple's Get Info's "Open with" option gives a method for bypassing a file's original Creator code, but it still doesn't let you see the four-character Creator code.
Great for what i need 
- Version: 1.2.2, 5/1/2005 03:24PM PST
CharynK
This is a great product for what I need.
For example, I have a MAIN folder that has 20 subfolders. All together they contain 4,000 jpegs. Panther's GET INFO does NOT let me know how many files are contained withing MAIN. They took that away from me. We had that in OS 9.1. Now how come something so useful and so simple as counting the files within one folder is not included in Panther? SuperGetInfo does that job nicely.
Two, I love that it separates the file size into data and resource.
A bug i've encountered is that I cannot use the shortcut keys. I just drop the folder or files into the docked icon instead.
For example, I have a MAIN folder that has 20 subfolders. All together they contain 4,000 jpegs. Panther's GET INFO does NOT let me know how many files are contained withing MAIN. They took that away from me. We had that in OS 9.1. Now how come something so useful and so simple as counting the files within one folder is not included in Panther? SuperGetInfo does that job nicely.
Two, I love that it separates the file size into data and resource.
A bug i've encountered is that I cannot use the shortcut keys. I just drop the folder or files into the docked icon instead.
Review - Version: 1.2.2, 3/17/2005 08:33AM PST
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davidosus
I like this app.
It's most usefull feature to me is the invisibility feature: folders and applications can easily be hidden.
But I also like the way information is arranged in tabs. There's also more of it laid out in a more readable format. I like the Preview, tab, too, where, for instance, I can see the web address of a link. File types and creators can be easily changed all without leaving the program.
Not bad.
It's most usefull feature to me is the invisibility feature: folders and applications can easily be hidden.
But I also like the way information is arranged in tabs. There's also more of it laid out in a more readable format. I like the Preview, tab, too, where, for instance, I can see the web address of a link. File types and creators can be easily changed all without leaving the program.
Not bad.
Bottled air for sale! - Version: 1.2.2, 3/6/2005 05:30AM PST
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Lex LuthorWith a very partizan following this system add-on is well liked
but at twice the price of the competition, it's IMHO not worth it.
This 'info window' has not one killer feature, it's just a carbon
dinosaur like the other 'big name app' this company makes.
If you purchase this you have more money than sense.
I would suggest trying the donationware/freeware's :
1) Frederik Seiffert's FileType 1.0.1
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/11048
2) Abracode Inc. excellent QuickAccessCM
http://free.abracode.com/cmworkshop/quick_access.html
3) Steve Job's system supplied 'Get info' is also pretty damn good,
it allows you to easily change file type info and permissions, edit
comments, and preview file contents etc...
...or if you really have to spend some of your dough, Gideon Softworks
'half the price' ( $10) FileXaminer may make you happy :
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/10281
Or Rainer Brockerhoff's excellent XRay is also just $10 :
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/12103
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In defense of SuperGetInfo - Version: 1.2.2, 3/5/2005 03:06AM PST
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Xandra
The last poster wrote "This app has not one killer feature"
This is probably true, but it does what is says and it does well, efficiently with a clean no-brainer interface.
The price would be high IF the support wasn't so good. I paid for this about 3 years ago, it has been constantly updated, improved and patched regularly. It has kept up with every iteration of OSX. All this without a dime extra on my part.
This is one of the first things that goes on my machines after the system's installed.
Yes, I could probably get a few pieces of software to replace it, but none so reliable. For my money, I'll stick with SGI.
This is probably true, but it does what is says and it does well, efficiently with a clean no-brainer interface.
The price would be high IF the support wasn't so good. I paid for this about 3 years ago, it has been constantly updated, improved and patched regularly. It has kept up with every iteration of OSX. All this without a dime extra on my part.
This is one of the first things that goes on my machines after the system's installed.
Yes, I could probably get a few pieces of software to replace it, but none so reliable. For my money, I'll stick with SGI.
Worth It... - Version: 1.2.2, 3/3/2005 02:16PM PST
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gaseous1
Depending on what your time is worth, then $20 is a relatively good deal for this program. It handles subfolder updates very smoothly and has proven itself a wonderful substitute for the command line.
For those averse to paying, there are free options out there, but none as feature-rich and implementation-savvy as this.
For those averse to paying, there are free options out there, but none as feature-rich and implementation-savvy as this.
Super Get Info review - Version: 1.2.1, 11/15/2004 02:22PM PST
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ridgep
By Tony Ewing, Tucson Macintosh Users Group member
Version1.2.1
Get the TRUTH about your Mac OS X files.
Requires Mac OS X 10.2 or higher (10.3.5 or later recommended).
List Price: $ 20.
Super Get Info is a much improved version of the Finder Get Info command. Two features make Super Get Info stand out, the ability to view hidden files and change Type and Creator codes. Without resorting to the Terminal you can find and make visible hidden files on your machine or make files invisible to hide them from the casual user. The Type and Creator codes are used less is OS X, but the drag and drop interface of Super Get Info makes it a breeze to change the codes using favorites or finding a document with the correct codes and simply dropping the icon onto Super Get Info's window. It is just as easy to create favorite codes that can be selected from a pop-up menu.
If you ever wondered exactly what files are on your computer, or want a much improved Get Info interface, Super Get Info is the program for you.
Version1.2.1
Get the TRUTH about your Mac OS X files.
Requires Mac OS X 10.2 or higher (10.3.5 or later recommended).
List Price: $ 20.
Super Get Info is a much improved version of the Finder Get Info command. Two features make Super Get Info stand out, the ability to view hidden files and change Type and Creator codes. Without resorting to the Terminal you can find and make visible hidden files on your machine or make files invisible to hide them from the casual user. The Type and Creator codes are used less is OS X, but the drag and drop interface of Super Get Info makes it a breeze to change the codes using favorites or finding a document with the correct codes and simply dropping the icon onto Super Get Info's window. It is just as easy to create favorite codes that can be selected from a pop-up menu.
If you ever wondered exactly what files are on your computer, or want a much improved Get Info interface, Super Get Info is the program for you.
Great Utility - Version: 1.2.1, 11/5/2004 11:49AM PST
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cjstein
This is an excellent utility by Bare Bones. It's does much more than Apple's Get Info.
FileType's limitations:
• FileType shows only a file's Type and Creator. Super Get Info shows all of the Finder's Get Info info, as well as Type and Creator, number of items in a folder, etc.
• FileType can’t be invoked from the Finder with a command key combination, nor via a contextual menu--you have to launch FileType, then drag items to its open window from the Finder. This is clumsy and inconvenient compared to Finder-level command keys, which Super Get Info supports--SGI even lets you select your own command key combination.
• FileType doesn't support drag and drop onto the FileType application's icon, though Super Get Info does, which means if you put FileType's icon into the Dock, it's useless for drag and dropping an item onto it.
• I was unable to get FileType 1.0.1 to work under Tiger--when I launched it, Script Editor reported an error, then took a long time to open FileType in Script Editor, where it displayed gobbledygook, not a proper Applescript. This also caused Microsoft Word to crash.
QuickAccessMenu's limitation:
QuickAccessMenu doesn't do any sort of Get Info. The publisher's web page that shows contextual QuickAccessMenu menus, shows a "Get Info" menu, but that's the Finder's Get Info.