Q: How to keep custom sharing permissions unlocked

I'd like to be able to view a folder's info and have the the lockpad remain unlocked. This is so I can change permissions much faster.

I am not having the easiest time with the custom access panel, because I have to reopen it multiple times so be able to get the settings correct.

For instance, I tried adding a user but it would not show up so I closed the Info window and reopened it. The user finally showed up, but then I had to `unlock` this to make further changes. This is when keeping it unlocked would make things easier for my privileges.

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Mar 17, 2012 4:49 PM

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jgelements Mar 17, 2012 4:51 PM in response to sixoclockish
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Mar 17, 2012 4:51 PM in response to sixoclockish

Changing permissions is not the best way to share files. The fastest way to change permissions is with Terminal, but I digress.

It would be better to use /users/shared/ or ~/public/ for the purpose of sharing files between users. Use File Sharing between multiple computers: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1549

If you have Lion computers that support it, you can always do AirDrop.
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sixoclockish Mar 17, 2012 4:55 PM in response to jgelements
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Mar 17, 2012 4:55 PM in response to jgelements

I still a need to edit permissions. To keep this discussion relevant, I'd like to keep looking into the original question.
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