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You can add pre-edited template files or create your desired file types that are not listed in this right-click utility.

Tick the box under Main Menu or Sub Menu to show the new file formats in the right-click main menu or sub-menu.Download, install and launch iBoysoft MagicMenu.This saves a lot of time if I use the folders more than a few times, which I do.

When I teach a new class and have new assignments, I just copy one a smart folder to a new name, make it read/write, and edit it to change directory names and assignment folder names. Now, they work from semester to semester. So I used chmod to make the smart folders read-only. The OS modifies soft links to the absolute directory listed. But in a text editor, you just adjust the directory string of the FXScopeArrayOfPaths and the SearchScopes keys.įurther, because I change the link to the directory containing each semester’s classes so that it points to the directory for the current semester, I found the search failed when the semester changed. Note, while you can modify some of the search parameters using the finder, I have not been able to change the directories that the search looks. I found they are just XML text files and as such can be edited to change the search criteria. For a number of years I recreated each smart folder as the location of these files varies based on semester and course.Ī few semesters ago, I decided to see what these folders were by opening one in AquaMacs. I have scoring sheets and the submitted papers. I use smart folders to manage work that I need to grade. Your Mac does the searching for you and does it continuously. The big advantage of Smart Folders is that they’re always up-to-date with data they’re assigned to search for. The original files aren’t moved they’re just displayed together. However, the AWT Presentation Smart Folder collates them in one place. For example, if I implement one called AWT Presentation, the files in the “smart” folder might be spread across different folders. You should note Smart Folders are virtual folders. Begin typing in the folder’s search field, or click the Action pop-up menu, then choose Show Search Criteria. To change the criteria for a Smart Folder, open the Smart Folder. If an error message appears, try using another name. You can’t use certain characters, including punctuation such as a colon (:), in folder names. If you don’t want your Smart Folder to be in the sidebar, deselect Add To Sidebar. The menus work in pairs for example, to search for images, you choose Kind from the pop-up menu on the left, then choose Images from the pop-up menu next to it.Ĭlick Save, then specify a name and location for your Smart Folder.