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#1 2005-02-05 11:34:36
Viewing hidden files on OS X
In the past whenever I wanted/needed to view hidden files on my system I always found it necessary to use some sort of system utility. This was mildly irritating as needing a program for a single task just seems sorta silly. Then I stumbled upon: http://www.osxfaq.com/DailyTips/02-2005/02-01.ws
Show all folders/files:
Code:
$ defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE
$ killall Finder
Set back to default:
Code:
$ defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles FALSE
$ killall Finder
Presto!
[$ indicates one line, but if you didn't know that then perhaps you shouldn't do the above. Need I add, don't try this at home unless you know what you're doing or are extremely reckless?]
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#3 2005-02-06 23:13:05
- Christopher
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Re: Viewing hidden files on OS X
I've been trying to do something similar with AppleScript. The idea was to create an AppleScript that toggles the visibility of hidden files, save it as an .app and then add it to Finder Toolbar. I've got limited AppleScript knowledge, so after a bit of googling I found this thread on the aforementioned Mac OS Hints forum. Pretty cool stuff.
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