(And if you have created some nice things, think about sharing them, too!)
Usage
Either start to browse a DTDB from the given list of volumes, or open a document (either by using Open from the menu or by dragging a file onto the app) in order to view all applications that are registered in the DTDB for that creator.
The Bless button in the Creator List window does the same as Save A BNDL: It removes all listed applications from the Desktop Databases and then asks the Finder only to update the DTDB with the selected app from the list (but only from local volumes, not from server volumes!). This ensures that whenever you open a document, only this one application will be launched until you either rebuild the Desktop Database or you create or install new copies of the application again.
The Reveal button reveals the selected items in the Finder.
Known problems
• List building can't be interrupted with Cmd-period, although it should. Seems to be caused by RB. Let's hope they fix it eventually.
• Bless might not work properly if one of the volumes is locked.
• Does not work on Systems before 7.1
Revision History
April 3, 99, v1.0
• First release
April 25, 99, v1.0.2
• Created with the final version of RB2, eliminating the 30 day expiration restriction.
• Increased speed for building the lists on screen.
Acknowledgements
Thanks to: Mike Engber, Pete Gontier, Andrew Barry (for RB), Markus Fest, Jim Luther.
Contact, Updates
More to follow. Send your comments, suggestions and questions to:
<mailto:dtdb@tempel.org>
More about the Desktop Database and updates of this application can be found on my Web Site at:
