Hi Mike,
Another alternative way to save files to any specific folder (which need not
even be nested under your current directory) is to use the Command-Shift-G ("Go
to folder") shortcut in your save dialog window. This works the same way as it
does for your Finder window. You can either type in a full path, for example:
~/Documents/2011 Work/Astrid/
or, if you started creating the file under "Documents/2011 Work", you can type
in the path to the folder relative to your current location, for example:
Astrid/
This is particularly handy if you want to save your file to a completely
different location -- maybe to ~/Documents/Miscellaneous/
or maybe to a file on your Desktop such as:
~/Desktop/Inbox/
You can also use any of the default system shortcuts for folder locations (e.g.
Command-Shift-D for Desktop, Command-Shift-O for Documents, Command-Shift-A for
Applications, etc.). You do not need to add a slash at the end of the folder
name as I did to indicate this was a folder -- it will work either way. This
method works when you don't want to expand the "Disclosure" button, and can be
faster. However, clicking on the "Disclosure" button to display the Finder
window as Jon explained lets you navigate within the panes.
I also press the "Escape" key on the keyboard as a way of canceling out of
window actions. This can be even faster than using Command-D to indicate
"Don't Save".
HTH. Cheers,
Esther
On Jan 26, 2011, at 03:56, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote:
> When you have the save window open there is a "Disclosure" button if you
> click on that then the standard Two Panes of a finder window will appear. At
> that point I would make sure you are n List or Column mode and then navigate
> to the folder. Once you have saved an item in that folder with that
> application, it will then show up in the pop-up list of places to save files.
>
> On a related note: here is a time saver from Log ago that still works.
>
> When closing a window with changes that you do not want to save ...
> Clicking command-D will click on the "Don't Save" button.
>
> Have a great morning.
>
> Jon
>
> On Jan 26, 2011, at 8:36 AM, Michael Busboom wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I've been using the Mac for almost two years now, and for the most part, I
>> have loved the experience. There are other times, however, when I feel
>> discouraged about ongoing inadequacies on my part that just shouldn't be.
>> Here is an example where I could use some help.
>>
>> I always try to be meticulous when it comes to saving files in the right
>> place. Yesterday, I created a new folder under Documents in which I will
>> store all of my 2011 work-related projects. Creating the folder was easy.
>> I called the folder "2011 Work." Within "2011 work," I then created a
>> folder called "Astrid," where I want to save projects for a client (my
>> daughter in this case) named Astrid.
>>
>> Getting to the folder from within Finder is easy. However, I ran into
>> problems when I tried to save my first project. While I could get to
>> documents/2011 Work, I couldn't get my Mac to allow me to get to the
>> subfolder named Astrid. Does SL or Text Edit, for that matter, only allow a
>> person to store files no deeper within a hierarchy than what is defined
>> somewhere in the preferences? Does this question even make sense?
>>
>> You all are great, and thanks!
>>
>> Mike
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