Once again, phenomenal help, Esther.
Thank you very much!
Mike
On 26,Jan,2011, at 5:00 PM, Esther wrote:
> 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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