Like WhatsApp, when I receive a file, I save it in a specific folder and a pop-up allows me to open the file, rather than going to finder and wasting time looking for the folder where I saved the file in order to open it.
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.5
Ok, no need to save it first usually, just Right click or Control+click on it in Mail & choose Open With...
I don't want to open them in Mail. I receive an attachment in Mail, I save it in a destination folder. Now, to open the file from where I had it saved, I'd need to go to Finder, and look for it in the folder.
If there is an option where a pop could give me the option of opening the file, it would save time and effort. Just like WhatsApp does. Or at least, have the file open automatically after saving it.
Yes, I'm aware of this. But it's not practical at all. You normally open a file you want to edit and save it in a dedicated folder so you organize your files. If I open it from Mail and start editing, it will open from the downloads folder. NOT GOOD.
tens, if not hundreds. A receipt goes into the accounting folder of 2022. A proposal goes into proposals. A concept note of a certain project goes into the creative folder of that project. Etc.
And I need to open each file after saving it in its dedicated folder. Imagine going through Finder to that dedicated folder to open each and every file I save. And OHH, how many folders inside folders I got to go through to find that file. Wasted Time.
On further consideration I think Find Any File is your best solution...
http://apps.tempel.org/FindAnyFile/index.php
Hold Option or alt key when selecting Find to Find All.
Sample suggestion, but you know what you're using better than I do...
For Security reasons, it is not a good idea to automatically open an attachment as they are the common method of sending you a virus or hack. Typically the default is the downloads folder and if you have it sorted in date order then the attachment should be first on the list. Then if necessary move it to a different folder such as Documents.
Can I ask why you want to open them in Mail?
AW. OK.
How many different folders are we dealing with?
I don't think there is a way to do what you want.:(
How can I assign apple mail to open attachments after saving them?
