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macgyvr64 · Mar 30, 2003, 06:58 PM

Is there a way to get a Parent Directory type button in the Finder toolbar? Back works for some things, but it's not always what I want.
Any ideas?

WJMoore · Mar 30, 2003, 07:13 PM

There are two options that will allow you to achieve what you want although not entirely exactly what you want. Option number 1 is to add the path toolbar button to your FInder toolbar it's a button with three little horizontal lines on it, I'd post a pic but I'm at uni. 2nd option is to command click on the title of the Finder window and it will also give you the current path allowing you to go up one or more levels. HTH

Wesley

macgyvr64 · Mar 30, 2003, 07:19 PM

I have the path menu in, but I was hoping for something quicker.....er...snappier :-P

kybernaut · Mar 30, 2003, 07:28 PM

Try Command + Cursor_up. I navigate the file system almost only by command + cursor buttons. It's very convenient.

Cheers,

kybernaut

macgyvr64 · Mar 30, 2003, 07:55 PM

hmm.. Maybe I'll get a mouse with another button or two...I've already got a Logitech 2 button wheel mouse, and it works nicely.

ShotgunEd · Mar 31, 2003, 07:46 AM

how do you get the path in the finder toolbar? I searched MacOSXhints.com but to no avail.

macgyvr64 · Mar 31, 2003, 07:49 AM

the path toolbar item... Customize the tool bar, and drop it in

ShotgunEd · Mar 31, 2003, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by macgyvr64:
the path toolbar item... Customize the tool bar, and drop it in

Oh the drop down menu. I thought you meant like an address bar. My bad.

chris v · Mar 31, 2003, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by kybernaut:
Try Command + Cursor_up. I navigate the file system almost only by command + cursor buttons. It's very convenient.

Cheers,

kybernaut

In column view, you can use the left arrow key for the same task, without a modifier.

Hold it down for a sec, and it'll scroll back to the root level.

CV