How to direct where files are saved

fleurya · fleurya #1 (**permalink**)

01-18-2007, 01:43 PM

When I save a file in any program, I only get a short list of general locations to save to (documents, desktop, etc.) but I want to be able to save it in a specific folder. How can I do this? So far I've been saving to the desktop then moving it after it's saved, which is very annoying.

I tried clicking options when saving and saw a section for file location, but I can't access it, like pretty much all the other sections under options.

Thanks

yogi · yogi #2 (**permalink**)

01-18-2007, 01:45 PM

There's a little blue arrow next to the box where you enter the file's name.

Click it, and you'll get a full save window.

MartinS · MartinS #3 (**permalink**)

01-18-2007, 01:56 PM

Use Automator. Create a Finder plugin that takes the selected Finder item and moves it to the Folder you specify. This is particularly handy if you move stuff to the same folder all the time.

It might sound complicated if you haven't used Automator before, but it really isn't.

MartinS · MartinS #4 (**permalink**)

01-18-2007, 01:57 PM

Oh, hang on – I think I've misunderstood your post. Sorry.

fleurya · fleurya #5 (**permalink**)

01-19-2007, 12:08 PM

Thanks yogi!! I didn't think to try that since it was next to the file name and not the "where" field. I knew it had to be something easy. It's a Mac for Pete's sake!!

yogi · yogi #6 (**permalink**)

01-19-2007, 06:23 PM

'Course it is :-). But I admit this isn't really straightforward. An arrow is not the best way to this. A button saying "More places" or "other places" would be more apt.

scotttkd · scotttkd #7 (**permalink**)

09-10-2007, 05:19 PM

thank you yogi, that was driving me nuts!

yogi #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 14, 2005 Location: St. Gallen, Switzerland Posts: 1,973 Mac Specs: iMac Core i5, iPad, iPhone 4	01-18-2007, 01:45 PM There's a little blue arrow next to the box where you enter the file's name. Click it, and you'll get a full save window. If you liked this post, consider using the Reputation System.
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MartinS #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 02, 2006 Location: Bournville, UK Posts: 662	01-18-2007, 01:57 PM Oh, hang on – I think I've misunderstood your post. Sorry. www.martinsketchley.co.uk 2011 21.5-inch i5 iMac Mid-2009 13-inch MacBook Pro
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yogi #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 14, 2005 Location: St. Gallen, Switzerland Posts: 1,973 Mac Specs: iMac Core i5, iPad, iPhone 4	01-19-2007, 06:23 PM 'Course it is :-). But I admit this isn't really straightforward. An arrow is not the best way to this. A button saying "More places" or "other places" would be more apt. If you liked this post, consider using the Reputation System.
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fleurya #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 18, 2006 Location: Anytown, USA Posts: 4,876 Mac Specs: 27" iMac 2.7GHz Core i5, iPhone 4S, 3rd gen iPad	01-18-2007, 01:43 PM When I save a file in any program, I only get a short list of general locations to save to (documents, desktop, etc.) but I want to be able to save it in a specific folder. How can I do this? So far I've been saving to the desktop then moving it after it's saved, which is very annoying. I tried clicking options when saving and saw a section for file location, but I can't access it, like pretty much all the other sections under options. Thanks
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fleurya #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 18, 2006 Location: Anytown, USA Posts: 4,876 Mac Specs: 27" iMac 2.7GHz Core i5, iPhone 4S, 3rd gen iPad	01-19-2007, 12:08 PM Thanks yogi!! I didn't think to try that since it was next to the file name and not the "where" field. I knew it had to be something easy. It's a Mac for Pete's sake!!
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scotttkd #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 20, 2007 Posts: 9	09-10-2007, 05:19 PM thank you yogi, that was driving me nuts!
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