Daniel Hruska We are all used to using the shortcut ⌘X to cut and then ⌘V to paste, for example, when editing text. In exactly the same way, this sequence of keyboard shortcuts works in all applications, but sometimes we also need to move files in the Finder application, i.e. in the native file manager in OS X. Things are a little different here.
Users moving from Windows in particular may be unpleasantly surprised that Macs can't cut and paste files. But they can do it, just differently. The only trick is that OS X doesn't use Cut (⌘X)/Paste (⌘V) but Copy (⌘C)/Move (⌥⌘V). However, if you insist on using ⌘X/⌘V, try e.g TotalFinder or ForkLift.
I normally use Copy (⌘C)/Move (⌥⌘V) it's a great thing
I have TotalFinder, an invaluable helper, although not exactly because of the keyboard shortcuts, but for its other options, i.e. displaying hidden files via a simple keyboard shortcut, for me the most important thing: Tabs and the ability to view two (I haven't tried more) TotalCommander-style folders . Thanks to these gadgets, my daily work is a breeze :)
I use Path Finder and I don't even know how I would be without it :)
Not long ago I switched to a Mac and I missed this when working with files. Cool.
moveAddict
The (paid) app from the AppStore - moveAddict works great for these shortcuts. It runs in 10.6 – 10.8, when copying or moving to a folder, even if there is already a folder with the same name, it offers the option to replace or supplement (compare the contents). I have been using it for about a year and can only recommend it. And sometimes it's on sale...
I use TotalFinder to my absolute satisfaction!
I also use TotalFinder to my satisfaction (with only the occasional contribution from muCommander). But I'm somehow missing one feature - displaying the total size when selecting multiple files. Does anyone pls know how to do it?
If you don't want paid TotalFinder, XtraFinder is just as good.
I deleted Total Finder. I use 2 Finders open next to each other, using the "Window Magnet" app exactly aligned in half, each to one side.
TF pissed me off… I can't say exactly how, but work in it was unstable. Now I am satisfied max.
How do you do it?