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Based on OS X's Finder app, Path Finder for Mac brings the same functionality as well as a ton of other handy features that are not limited to file management. There are also command line and compression utilities, a text editor, and many hooks into other products like Google, TeamViewer, and the Mail app.

Pros

The other difference, between using colons and slashes as path separators, can also be a bit confusing. In the Mac OS tradition, colons are path separators, and cannot appear in the names of files or folders; slashes on the other hand are perfectly fine and are commonly used in filenames (e.g. 'Meeting Notes 12/5/2000'). Where are the Program Files located? The actual files that make up the program? Click to expand. LOL, it took me a while to understand this too. What OS X does is to house each program in a directory. Inside your Apps folder are your applications, right? Yep, and the best part are that the Mac programs are self contained, there is no. Quickly Copy a File or Folder Path to the Clipboard in Mac OS X Jun 19, 2013 - 54 Comments There are a few ways to retrieve a file or folders full path from Mac OS X, and we’ll cover the two easiest methods here, and also a third option that utilizes a Service to instantly copy any path to the clipboard. How to show the full path for a file in Finder on Mac OS Mavericks and previous OS X operating systems. This is good to know so you can tell where files are if they're buried on your computer.

Powerful main screen: Path Finder for Mac's main screen packs a lot of features, including an integrated info pane and handy shortcuts to places on the Mac and the network. There are even optional sliding panes on each side of the window that allow access to recent documents, folders, and apps.

Side-by-side view: You can view two different folders at the same time in the same window. With such a powerful option, dragging and dropping becomes a snap.

Ability to read, analyze, and edit files: In addition to the features you would expect a file explorer to have, Path Finder for Mac also comes with a text editor, a terminal utility, an archival tool, and a comparison tool, all of which work well and are fairly easy to use.

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Cons

Potentially dangerous: The software deals with vital OS features and exposes you to options like hiding the Finder app and the Trashcan. If disabled by accident, it may pose a serious usability issue.

No tags support: The app still deals with Labels and has not yet adopted Mavericks' tagging system.

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Bottom Line

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Path Finder for Mac targets people who are not afraid to experiment in order to streamline their workflows. This app is so full of features that a quick 5-minute look won't do it justice. The more you tinker with it, the more options you'll find, which may either delight or confuse you, depending on how much of a geek you are.

Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of Path Finder for Mac 6.5.3.

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From CValley:

Xtream Path is a brand new Adobe Illustrator plug-in available from CValley, Inc. It is a very useful path editing tool for Illustrator users. It boasts 36 tools and filters to facilitate your daily work in Illustrator. The best part of Xtream Path is that it offers flexibility and path editing is done in a more intuitive way. With Xtream Path, you don't have to fiddle around with control points and direction lines anymore. Edit path segments just where you need to edit. This is the way it should be. It offers simplicity by reducing the number of steps needed to accomplish the very same task you used to do the hard way. There is no doubt you will save time and work much more efficiently! Not only it gives you more flexibility and simplicity but it gives you accuracy. Take the guess work out in creating artwork and edit paths with precision and more control.

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