Change the Default Command-F Search Criteria in ML

Hi all,
Ok - I want to change the default command-F search criteria ...
this used to work in Tiger...
http://www.macworld.com/article/1046773/tigertips2.html
now I'm trying to get this going in ML...
- so i tried many things - all not working yet...
mainly replacing the text of the file = default_smart.plist (in package contents like the article)
from this...
<key>displayValues</key>
                                        <array>
                                                  <string>Kind</string>
                                                  <string>is</string>
                                                  <string>any</string>
                                        </array>
to this....
<array>
                                                  <string>Name</string>
                                                  <string>contains</string>
                                                  <string>|||</string>
</array>
and saved this and made sure permissions were same (system = read & write)
- then rebooted mac but still came with old defaults
Q: How do I get this working in ML?

It's not clear what you're trying to do. A lot has changed with Spotlight in the "over 7 years" since that article was written.
What, specifically, are you looking to do? I don't really understand "change the default command-F search criteria."
Note there are a number of good articles (and a book) on Spotlight written by Sharon Zardetto. Here are a couple:
http://www.macworld.com/article/1166423/frequently_asked_questions_about_spotlig ht.html
http://www.macworld.com/article/1162168/secrets_of_lion_s_spotlight_menu.html
I'd recommend her "Take Control of Spotlight" book if you want all the ins and outs. There's a lot you can do, and certain a LOT MORE with ML than with Tiger.

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