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SpotlightIndexer

SpotlightIndexer - 0.2.1b

Spotlight metadata import application

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All Time: (4.8)
Version 0.2.1b: (5.0)
Selected Version: 0.2.1b
Release Date: 2005-09-09
License: Freeware
Downloads (version 0.2.1b): 3,551
Downloads (all versions): 11,165

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Product Description:

By default, Apple's new "Spotlight" feature in Mac O.S. X v.10.4 has been a saving grace for local searches. One limitation that ails this software is the fact that it will not index hidden directories; some that Apple deem off limits. SpotlightIndexer will allow the user to easily index folders that may not currently be searched by Spotlight. This software does not modify the way that Spotlight runs, or alter it in any way. The program simply uses the same process that Spotlight does to import files and folder contents into its index. SpotlightIndexer acts as a front-end to the command line utility mdimport.

What's new in this version:

  • Now uses table view for indexing of multiple folders
    • Add items by drag and drop
    • Add with "Open" menu option
    • Add with Dock icon drop
  • List items are saved in user defaults

Operating System Requirements:

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

  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.4 or later

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SpotlightIndexer CommentaryDownload appears to be corrupt - Version: 0.2.2b, 4/2/2007 02:48AM PST

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NaOH
Just a quick noted to mention that when I attempt to mount the .dmg file of SpotlightIndexer 0.2.2b, I am presented with an error message that says there is no mountable file system.
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SpotlightIndexer CommentaryIncluding hidden folders in SpotLight - Version: 0.2.1b, 1/16/2006 06:08PM PST

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deadlord
Well, since ghostlexx knows what's best for all of us, I won't tell you that instructions for editing the .plist file can be found here:

http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=2005050222125145
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SpotlightIndexer Commentary- Hidden Folders - - Version: 0.2.1b, 9/10/2005 06:39AM PST

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ghostlexx
Spotlight knows which places to NOT index because they're written on a PList, which means the list can be edited - allowing them to be Spotlighted.

I'm not going to say where the PList is, because I don't want people to go and start messing about with their system, if they're not 100% certain they know what they're doing.

Peter
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