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Default Folder X - 1.9.6b1

enhancement for open/save dialog boxes

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All Time:	(4.3)
Version 1.9.6b1:	(5.0)
Selected Version:	1.9.6b1
Release Date:	2004-10-08
License:	Beta
Downloads (version 1.9.6b1):	2,143
Downloads (all versions):	14,336
Price:	$34.95

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Product Description:

Winner of the 2002 Macworld Editors' Choice award for Best System Enhancement Utility, Default Folder X attaches a toolbar to the right side of the Open and Save dialogs in any OS X-native application (both Carbon and Cocoa). 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.

What's new in this version:

Dragging a file onto the Default Folder X icon in the Dock invokes Default Folder X's Get Info command.
In version 1.9.5, if you selected an alias and used "Move to Trash" in some Cocoa applications, DFX would move the original file, not the alias, to the Trash. This has been fixed.
When running under Jaguar, typing a file or folder name now correctly scrolls to that item when rebound is turned on.
Synchronization of your Favorites folder with Default Folder X's preferences has been made smarter. It will no longer create multiple copies of an alias in the Favorites folder when it can't find the original item.
Default Folder X now starts up significantly faster when you log in.
Fixed a bug that prevented Default Folder X from enhancing the "Save as PDF" dialog when printing within Cocoa applications.
Corrected a problem that disabled Default Folder X's AppleScript support under Panther.
Corrected the server icons in the Computer submenu of Default Folder X's Dock menu.
Worked around errors in Syncrosoft License Manager that caused it to crash when Default Folder X was enabled.
Greatly enhanced the catching of corrupted preference data and reduced chances of data corruption affecting other applications.
Corrected a bug in the Japanese version that prevented hierarchical menus from functioning correctly.
Fixed a rare crash that could occur during the startup of applications.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.2 or higher

Feedback Summary:

Version 1.9.6b1:
Overall Rating:	(5.0)	Features:	(5.0)	Support:	(5.0)
Ease of Use:	(5.0)	Quality / Stability:	(5.0)	Price:	(5.0)

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Useful application - Version: 4.3.2, 11/2/2009 10:22AM PST

(3 of 3 users found this comment useful)

12 Masters

Very useful application.
This tool should be implemented in OS X.

Good product but one very bad thing.... - Version: 4.3.2, 11/1/2009 09:33AM PST

(2 of 5 users found this comment useful)

wealthychef

So Default Folder works great. I'm a registered user and recommend it. That being said, the downside is that they frequently want you to update their product, and this is the type of thing you want to stay on top of. Updates are complicated and cumbersome. You click "yes I want to download," then go to their web page and have to hunt for the small download link on their odd web page, then download the installer, then run the installer, click OK, then you have to log out and in to have it take effect. This happens frequently enough. They could make it easier and I have asked and they acknowledge this is something they could improve but they cannot be bothered to do it yet. Because of this thing, I give it 3 stars, as it is a frequent and significant annoyance they could fix but don't.

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Believe me, I'm aware of it and want it more than you do!

Must have app - Version: 4.3.2, 10/31/2009 09:53AM PST

(6 of 6 users found this comment useful)

Native Canadian

A must have app for mac osx.

Extends the dialog windows with many features.
works great.

Highly Recommended.