Pain in the Tech comments on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X]

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by software developers

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:02:16 -0700

"It seems that no matter what color I set as the background color in the window, when I close and open it again the color is different."

Same happen to all my PPC-G5, Intel-Mac but all G4 are OK. Strange... Tiger suppose to be design for newer Mac... Anyone have a solution?

thanks

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by msw70

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:03:10 -0700

To Jesse's question: use the Go menu or type Shift-Command-G while in Finder to type in a file path.

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by Mariella

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:23:04 -0700

I had the same problem as Snoopy & InTheShell:

�It seems that no matter what color I set as the background color in the window, when I close and open it again the color is different.�

The solution from RadHard (Mar 25, 2007) worked for me.

Thanks, RadHard! This was driving me crazy!

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by joseph Shmoe

Mon, 12 May 2008 11:37:33 -0700

another way to move up the directory tree (move up to the folder containing the current folder) is to hold down the Apple key and click on the little tiny folder icon in the top bar of the window. This expands the folder tree.

What I would like help with is setting the preference so that opening new windows -- open them in column view. In spite of choosing this in the finder preferences, new windows keep opening up in icon mode!!

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by Shockwave

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:07:02 -0700

To all who complain about not having a address bar in the Finder, there is something I think you'll like. While the Finder won't display a address bar ala explorer, it will allow you to type a path to drill down deep in your folder structure. Choose 'Go to Folder...' from teh Go menu. An address bar will slide out, allow you to enter a path and press return. The current Finder window will nagivate to the path written. Before anyone complains about making a menu selection, use the keyboard shortcut of Command(Apple)-Shift-G.

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by InTheShell

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:27:17 -0700

Snoopy's problem:

"It seems that no matter what color I set as the background color in the window, when I close and open it again the color is different."

Same happen to all my PPC-G5, Intel-Mac but all G4 are OK. Strange... Tiger suppose to be design for newer Mac... Anyone have a solution?

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by Jesse

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:21:23 -0700

This is regarding Mark's response to Andy�s question which was...

"is it possible to have an address bar in the finder, like in windows? because its a pain to have to navigate to deep paths by hand"

Adding the "Path" option to the toolbar is still such a weak option. Being primarily a Windows user, I find it extremely frustrating to have to click on the path button to see my entire path. Isn�t there a way to view the entire path at once, and be able to just type the path of where you want to go?

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by Jason

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:22:35 -0700

Mark,

What RadHard said March 25, 2007 works...

pick your color click the "sliders button" at the top select the RGB sliders trade out the red and green numbers

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by Mike

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:44:00 -0700

Useful article. I would like to be able to sort columns (by name or size or my favorite, date) when it is in column view. Obviously it's easy enough in list view but it'd be nice in column mode as well. Any ideas?

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by Mark

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 11:52:43 -0700

Good article, but... I have the same problem that some people noticed, I can't change the background color to the color of my choice. I tried many work-arounds but none is helpful. I tried some suggestions that were written here and none works for me. Each time after I change the color, no matter how I do it, when I close the folder and re-open it I get a different color. Please, help!!!

regarding Andy`s question, this is really easy. just right click on the toolbar and choose from the drop down menu "customize toolbar..." Then, drag the the button "path" to the toolbar, and there you have it!

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by Andy

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 05:39:56 -0700

is it possible to have an address bar in the finder, like in windows? because its a pain to have to navigate to deep paths by hand.

cheers, Andy

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by norvasc

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:52:36 -0700

everyone should hack around with their finder view settings, especially on your desktop!

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by Anonymous

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:06:36 -0700

you can also hold apple and press up to move to the folder containing which ever folder you're in.. this should serve the purpose you desire..

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by Matt Thommes

Wed, 30 May 2007 11:17:40 -0700

> I have to say that finder sucks compared to Windows Explorer. I don't think you're alone in that thinking. :) Regarding the sort options to show the folders on top - I don't think it's possible without some third-party tool. There is an earlier comment in this thread that asks the same thing. However, the button to go one level up can be achieved using the Path button in the toolbar. In the Finder, go to View > Customize Toolbar, and you'll see a button for Path. Add that to your Finder toolbar, and you can jump up however many levels you'd like.

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by jarome

Sun, 27 May 2007 08:55:55 -0700

How do I set finder so that it puts the folders first (in any view). Sort by Type is bad because I then can't find the other items because they are not alphabetical (in each type). As an ex windows person, I have to say that finder sucks compared to Windows Explorer. There isn't even a button to go up one level.

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by Anonymous

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:05:20 -0700

does anyone know how to customize the finder color labels for folders?

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by David

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:54:16 -0700

Does anyone know how to set view options to apply to all folders (like windows does with folder options)? I want list view, sorted by kind, with the name column narrower than the default, the kind column wider, and never to use relative date.

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by Anonymous

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:17:09 -0700

Another triumph of syle over susbstance from the boys at Apple. The 'column view' could be good, as might indvidual folder views, as would having up-to-date file info, if any of this stuff worked! Finder is full of bugs. Most work time is spent 'fixing' things with Terminal. It's like using a twenty year old PC. Oh, and why does any OS need a dedicated 'fix permissions' utility!? Because its so flakey.

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by RadHard

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:43:42 -0700

I've noticed the problem with toggling finder window background colors as well. It seems to occur on Intel Macs, which leads me to believe it's a byte-reversal problem. To work around it the problem, do the following: 1) Choose the color you want from the color chooser, using any color chooser mode you want. 2) Switch to the sliders mode, then bring up RGB sliders from the menu. 3) Swap the values for the Red and Green sliders. 4) Click OK. 5) Close and reopen the window. The background should be the color you chose originally.

Comment on [Customize Finder view modes in OS X] by Quadmax

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:51:30 -0800

Snoopy sez: It seems that no matter what color I set as the background color in the window, when I close and open it again the color is different. I have the same problem, but only on my new MacBook Pro--my Titanium PowerBook never does this. It also seems to have to do with using view settings for "This window only". Mine don't toggle between two colors, they just keep reverting to a very dark gray rather than the very light gray I keep choosing. Clicking the "All windows" radio button in the view options then "This window only" again fixes it until the window is opened again. What a pain!