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'''Path Finder''' (originally '''SNAX''') is a [[Macintosh]] [[file browser]] developed by [[Cocoatech]]. First released simultaneously with the public release of [[Mac OS X 10.0|Mac OS X 10.0 'Cheetah']],<ref>{{cite web | title = Interview: Steve Gehrman of Path Finder/CocoaTech | date = 25 June 2009 | url = http://theappleblog.com/2009/06/25/interview-steve-gehrman-of-path-findercocoatech/ | accessdate = 2010-02-27}}</ref> it replicates or integrates most of the features of the [[Macintosh Finder|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. |
'''Path Finder''' (originally '''SNAX''') is a [[Macintosh]] [[file browser]] developed by [[Cocoatech]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Granneman |first=Scott |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qG2Bb4JtfwgC&newbks=0 |title=Mac OS X Snow Leopard for Power Users: Advanced Capabilities and Techniques |date=2011-01-11 |publisher=Apress |isbn=978-1-4302-3031-1 |pages=76-82 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Griffiths |first=Rob |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=81iKzaihaDkC&newbks=0 |title=Mac OS X Hints: Jaguar Edition |date=2003 |publisher="O'Reilly Media, Inc." |isbn=978-0-596-00451-4 |pages=332-333 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Rose |first=Scott |date=April 2008 |title=Finder Alternative |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zQIAAAAAMBAJ&pg=PT79&dq=mac+%22path+finder%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwijl8eR7df8AhVHWaQEHejGCq4Q6AF6BAgCEAI#v=onepage&q=mac%20%22path%20finder%22&f=false |magazine=[[MacLife]] |language=en |publisher= |page=85}}</ref> First released simultaneously with the public release of [[Mac OS X 10.0|Mac OS X 10.0 'Cheetah']],<ref>{{cite web | title = Interview: Steve Gehrman of Path Finder/CocoaTech | date = 25 June 2009 | url = http://theappleblog.com/2009/06/25/interview-steve-gehrman-of-path-findercocoatech/ | accessdate = 2010-02-27}}</ref> it replicates or integrates most of the features of the [[Macintosh Finder|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. |
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Some of Path Finder's features not found in the Finder include its namesake persistent [[breadcrumb navigation]], [[shelf (computing)|shelf]] (called Drop Stack), transparent [[archive file]] browsing, manipulating hidden files, root access, full [[Access-control list|ACL]] GUI, batch operations, folder comparison and synchronization, [[terminal emulator]], [[hex editor]], active process viewer, and application launcher. Path Finder also includes [[Tabbed document interface|tabs]], not found in Finder until 2013 in [[OS X Mavericks|OS X 10.9 'Mavericks']]. |
Some of Path Finder's features not found in the Finder include its namesake persistent [[breadcrumb navigation]], [[shelf (computing)|shelf]] (called Drop Stack), transparent [[archive file]] browsing, manipulating hidden files, root access, full [[Access-control list|ACL]] GUI, batch operations, folder comparison and synchronization, [[terminal emulator]], [[hex editor]], active process viewer, and application launcher. Path Finder also includes [[Tabbed document interface|tabs]], not found in Finder until 2013 in [[OS X Mavericks|OS X 10.9 'Mavericks']]. |
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Revision as of 04:50, 21 January 2023
| Developer(s) | Cocoatech |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 11
/ February 15, 2022 |
| Operating system | macOS |
| Type | File browser |
| License | Shareware |
| Website | cocoatech |
Path Finder (originally SNAX) is a Macintosh file browser developed by Cocoatech.[1][2][3] First released simultaneously with the public release of Mac OS X 10.0 'Cheetah',[4] 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 its namesake persistent breadcrumb navigation, shelf (called Drop Stack), transparent archive file browsing, manipulating hidden files, root access, full ACL GUI, batch operations, folder comparison and synchronization, terminal emulator, hex editor, active process viewer, and application launcher. Path Finder also includes tabs, not found in Finder until 2013 in OS X 10.9 'Mavericks'.
Primarily a navigational file manager, Path Finder also features support for configuration as a correct orthodox, or spatial file manager. Most operations can 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.
See also
References
- ^ Granneman, Scott (2011-01-11). Mac OS X Snow Leopard for Power Users: Advanced Capabilities and Techniques. Apress. pp. 76–82. ISBN 978-1-4302-3031-1.
- ^ Griffiths, Rob (2003). Mac OS X Hints: Jaguar Edition. "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". pp. 332–333. ISBN 978-0-596-00451-4.
- ^ Rose, Scott (April 2008). "Finder Alternative". MacLife. p. 85.
- ^ "Interview: Steve Gehrman of Path Finder/CocoaTech". 25 June 2009. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
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