PATHFINDER 9 avec Catalina: 17 Nov, 2020 01:04 PM: move-delete operations invoke annoying progress window: 17 Nov, 2020 01:01 PM: Path Finder 9.4 - Big Sur - Sidebar Preferences: 17 Nov, 2020 11:33 AM: PF Crashing When Window Closed: 17 Nov, 2020 11:18 AM: Size Browser. Pathfinder is the most 'mature' of the three, but it's almost overkill and tries to do way too much, and doesn't do anything really well. In my opinion, you're almost better off adding the utilities for the features you want, rather than trying to replace the Finder completely. Probably the best part about this macOS file manager is the ability to offer quick access to several functions available in the toolbar, menus, and the contextual menu. So, whether you want to show hidden items, hide desktop, create a symbolic link or even copy path, it can let you get your work done faster.
Tabs and Dual Panel
Tabbed and Dual Panel file management.
Advanced font rendering. Pathfinder can render fonts with slight hinting and can perform subpixel antialiasing on LCD screens. It can do stem darkening/font dilation like macOS and FreeType in order to make text easier to read at small sizes. The library also has support for gamma correction. Support for SVG. Cocoatech on Tuesday released Path Finder 3, a new version of their file browser and integrated file utility for Mac OS X. The update adds an Action Menu, a Shelf, Drop Stack and more.
Menu commands
Quick access to dozens of functions made available in menus, context menu, toolbar.
Copy Path, Attributes, Contents, Workspace, New Terminal Here, Make Symbolic Link, New File, Copy to, Move to, Show Hidden Items, Hide Desktop, etc.
Cut and Paste
Press Command + X to cut, press Command + P to paste.
Natural Cut and Paste experience.
Copying Queue
Copy and move files one by one, no matter how many times you press Copy/Cut/Paste shortcut without waiting for previous operations to complete.
Folders on top
Keep folders above of files.
For all sort types.
Automatically adjust width of columns
To see complete file name of all files without manually adjust column width.
Enhanced Appeareance
Pretty label drawing like legacy Finder. Full row label.
Custom color, also known as light text on dark background.
Colorful icons in Sidebar.
Transparent window.
Many more
Press Enter or Return to open selection.
Middle-click to open folder in new window or new tab.
Shift-Select in Icons View
Pathfinder Macros Roll20
Display folder item count in List view.
Display size of selected items in Status Bar.
etc
Dual Panel
Preferences
Preferences
Preferences
XtraFinder Menu
| Developer(s) | Cocoatech |
|---|---|
| Stable release | |
| Operating system | macOS |
| Type | File browser |
| License | Shareware |
| Website | cocoatech.com |
Path Finder (originally SNAX) is a Macintoshfile browser developed by Cocoatech. First released simultaneously with the public release of Mac OS X 10.0,[1] it replicates or integrates most of the features of the Finder, but introduces additional functionality similar to that found in Windows Explorer, Norton Commander and other third-party file browsers developed for a variety of platforms.
Some of Path Finder's features not found in the Finder include a dual-pane browser, terminal, StuffIt compression, an active process viewer, an application launcher, and .dmg disk image creation tools. Path Finder also includes tabs, not found in Finder until Mavericks.
Path Finder's functionality can be extended through a plugin architecture; the program ships with plugins for Subversion support and a hex viewer, among others.
The interface of Path Finder follows the common navigational file manager paradigm, also called the browser paradigm, as opposed to the spatial style. Most operations take place in a single window, although more windows or tabs can be opened. The interface can further be customized by enabling or disabling various panels and/or their corresponding functionality.
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References[edit]
- ^'Interview: Steve Gehrman of Path Finder/CocoaTech'. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
Pathfinder Alternative Macos
External links[edit]
Cocoatech Pathfinder 8 Review