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HoudahSpot

HoudahSpot - 2.6.3

Spotlight front-end. File search tool.

All Time: (4.4)
This Version: Not rated (0.0)
Current Version: 2.6.3
Release Date: 2010-02-01
License: Shareware
Downloads (this version): 503
Downloads (all versions): 24,526
Price: $30.00

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Product Description:

Don't search! Find!

With HoudahSpot your files are at your fingertips. Keep frequently used files within reach. Retrieve the files you didn't know you still had.

Create detailed queries to pinpoint the exact file you want to get to. Save queries for direct access to your favorite files. Set up templates for frequently performed searches. Use HoudahSpot for some housekeeping (Hi, Mom!). You could ask HoudahSpot to find all music files not yet in your Music folder. Just drag the results to your Music folder.

What's new in this version:

Enhancement: Inspector windows
HoudahSpot now remembers which inspectors were open and restores them on launch.

Bug fix: Crash with empty "text content" criteria
HoudahSpot could crash when running a search with an empty "text content" criterion.

Bug fix: Boolean values
HoudahSpot was unable to restore boolean values (e.g file invisible) from saved files or templates.

Bug fix: Result counter
The result counter was off after files were removed from and restored to the searched location.

Bug fix: Hot key preferences
The global hot keys are available only when the global menu is enabled.

Operating System Requirements:

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

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 - 10.6

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HoudahSpot ReviewAbsolutely Excellent - Version: 2.6, 12/27/2009 02:40AM PST

(4 of 4 users found this comment useful)

ehealthe
HoudahSpot knocks the spots off SpotLight ! If it doesn't find what you are looking for on your computer than it almost certainly doesn't exist there !!
Three tips for those who need candyfloss interface to use and understand the value of a computer programme: 1. READ THE OPTIONS in the dropdown menus. They are in very simple english. 2. For difficult to find items, SEARCH UNDER local volumes + User Home (in other words everywhere) 3. Houdah Spot offers additional functionality of helping with computer maintainace to POWER USERS. Do not underestimate this. Bottom line for those who criticise without using it perhaps it is time for them to discover Windows 7 !!!
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HoudahSpot CommentaryAnyone here ever try the FINDER? - Version: 2.5.10, 11/14/2009 08:43AM PST

(3 of 6 users found this comment useful)

jeffsters1
I looked at this and it has a few cool features but it seems no one here has used the FINDER'S "Find" command nor ever looked at the "Other..." attributes options etc. MUCH of what this does can be done in the Finder and after looking at their web site and trying the program I came away thinking they've misrepresented what comes with EVERY Mac by way of searching because they seem to intentionally focus on Spotlight ignoring the FINDER'S "Find" command capabilities.

For more info:
http://www.peachpit.com/guides/content.aspx?g=mac&seqNum=196

You can add multiple criteria and using the "Other" operator find using even more meta data.

Just a comment and FYI and not a "ding" on the application only pointing out your needs my be more than spotlight but less than what this offers and in that case the FINDER may work for you!
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HoudahSpot ReviewMr. Hyde - Version: 2.5.9, 11/3/2009 11:09PM PST

(1 of 9 users found this comment useful)

staciav
This application is exceptionally hideous and provides for a really janky experience, but if you can stomach that it kinda works, sometimes.
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