On Sun, 30 Jan 2005, Tom Baker wrote: > Here's a question from somebody brand new to OS-X. > > Since nested folders don't open separately in X, but just just keep > opening up in the same window as you go deeper and deeper into the > "nest," let's say you want to drag an item back into one of the > previous folders (one or more levels back, or up). How can you do that, > since the previous folders' windows are not visible?
Open a second window. Resize both so one is obove the other. Navigate through each as required. Click-drag/move/copy between the two to your heart's content. Many users maintain a two-window set-up in their finder for just this very purpose. *OR* You can click-drag the file/folder in question onto any item in your left-hane pane (eg. your root hard drive; your home folder; etc). Let it hover over the item (a '+' in a green circle should appear), and *that* item's tree will open up in your current window. Keep the mouse-button held down as you navigate through the new 'tree' (ie. hovering your file/folder over a lower-level folder) until you're at the location you want, then release. If you change your mind about moving the file (or simply find yourself in the wrong directory), just move the currently click-dragged item outside of the finder window. The window will thew revert to your starting point, and you can resume from there. To copy (rather than simply move), you need to option-click on the original file/folder. HTH. -- Non Illegitimi Carborundum -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
