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Finder is fine: not the best, not the worst. Your list seems very preference-shaped, not pointing to actually-missing features I can see. You could make a case
by pwinnski 22d ago
Finder is fine: not the best, not the worst.
Your list seems very preference-shaped, not pointing to actually-missing features I can see. You could make a case about discoverability, but it's hard to see how letter combinations that only work within one application and no others are easily memorized. If your habits mean you spend a lot of time working with files in a UI, then memorizing double-tap C and C+F might be easy for you. Otherwise, using the same Cmd+C and Opt+Cmd+C would have the benefit of doing what it does in nearly every other program. Or, as the other responder said, dragging auto-escapes appropriately.
I spend most of my time using a CLI, and I'm not claiming Finder is the best keyboard-driven file manager out there, but I will say that it's consistent, and works the way macOS works. Key combos work the way they work in every app, and holding down Opt updates the Edit menu to make it clear what would be different. You can do the most common things pretty easily and clearly, even if sometimes you have to use a mouse and right-click. There are also third-party apps for focused file management for pros, including some that use tuis, like ranger.
- eviks 21d ago> I spend most of my time using a CLI Yeah, it shows. > Opt+Cmd+C would have the benefit of doing what it does in nearly every other program So what do you think it does in Preview? In TextEdit? Are you not aware that you imaginary benefit doesn't exist even in the system default open file Finder window where you can't copy file path? > Finder is fine: not the best, not the worst. Very astute observation relevant to none of the things being discussed. > Your list seems very preference-shaped, not pointing to actually-missing features I can see Look closer! Besides that hard to say what you missed because you haven't said anything specific For example, what is "preference-shaped" about this missing feature > turn column view into a flat list of all files at or below the current dir for easier search > it's hard to see how letter combinations that only work within one application and no others are easily memorized It's very easy to see if you don't ignore use cases and add extra conditions. Like why does it universally have to be easy?? I mean, it doesn't even have to be easy for me, the extra convenience might be worth the effort of having to remember it > might be easy for you. Otherwise What do you mean "otherwise"? Why would you care about others to the detriment of your own ease? > and holding down Opt updates the Edit menu What does this have to do with anything? You can retain the visual updates of these menus even if you use sequence of keys! Press C and the copy command menu expands into a submenu of what you could copy next (path, extension, name). You'll retain your consistency at a higher ergonomic baseline for Finder, nothing stops the improvements here > Or, as the other responder said, dragging auto-escapes appropriately. And as I've replied there, it doesn't do that "appropriately" > third-party apps for focused file management for pros But that's exactly what I said! > differentiate a real pro file manager from the toy of Finder