Press Command F, Command J, NO view options? WTF?

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Press Command F, Command J, NO view options? WTF?

From Finder, when I launch a search using "Find" (Command F), the search results can only be displayed by Name, Kind, and Last Opened. But I want to sort by Date Created, Size, Kind, Version, Comments, etc.

I noticed the capability is there in Tiger and in Snow Leopard. This functionality is crucial to me because being able to view all documents in the order they were created over a particular day or days was the only way I could ensure correct billing to a client. Allowing me to verify times I started and ended a project based on the date and time files were created.

Anyone with an answer or 3rd party solution would be a true hero. Why the heck was this left out of Leopard?

Thanks,

Jeff

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8), No View options in Finder Search

Posted on Jan 25, 2012 10:24 AM

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Texas Mac Man

Level 8

46,839 points

Jan 25, 2012 12:01 PM in response to MacLovinSuperBad

I never use the Find command. I use the apps EasyFind or Find Any File. Not sure if they will do what you want, but they are better than Apple's Find.

 Cheers, Tom 😉

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Answer 2

Jan 25, 2012 12:10 PM in response to MacLovinSuperBad

EasyFind Download here http://www.devontechnologies.com/products/freeware/

FindAnyFile Download here http://download.cnet.com/Find-Any-File/3000-2248_4-10915413.html

 Cheers, Tom 😉

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Answer 3

Jan 25, 2012 12:18 PM in response to Texas Mac Man

Sir, you are a genius and a lifesaver. Oh, and let's not forget (as per my original post) a hero! Find Any File does exactly what I need.

Wow, my very first question posted to Apple Discussions is answered with the first response!

Thanks Texas Mac Man!

Jeff

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Answer 4

Jan 25, 2012 12:16 PM in response to MacLovinSuperBad

Oops, I've screwed up and pressed Correct Answer on my post, not yours.

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Answer 5

Jan 26, 2012 1:46 AM in response to Texas Mac Man

Author of Find Any File here.

Please do not go to cnet for downloads. They really suck at keeping their data up-to-date, and overwhelm you with advertising and lots of other distractions. For instance, FAF is at version 1.7.2 now, but their listing is still at 1.5.3.

I recommend using MacUpdate for all searches and reviews around Macintosh software.

The official web site for FAF is at http://apps.tempel.org/FindAnyFile/, BTW.

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Answer 6

Jan 26, 2012 1:48 AM in response to MacLovinSuperBad

Jeff, I'm happy to see you like my FAF. I hope it has already informed you that there's an update to v1.7.2 available, which lets you set a hot key so that you can press, for instance, ctrl + F to open FAF in the Finder.

Cheers,

Thomas

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Answer 7

BDAqua

Level 10

240,371 points

Jan 26, 2012 2:38 AM in response to Thomas Tempelmann

Thanks Thomas, I've been trying to get rid of all cnet links & others that advertise that sneakyware, have changed my link to FAF & will feel better pointing to it! 🙂

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