Finding related files.

Hi,
In OS X is there an easy way to find all files related to a certain application? Also, what is the best way to uninstall programs that do not come with an uninstaller as im guessing that if you just drag the icon from the applications folder to the trash, it does not get rid of all of the other files that program uses?
Many thanks for your help.
Simon

Simon............ It is a two step process to remove all traces of software.....
1. Drag the Application in question to the Trash
2. Using Find file (command+F)
(a) Type the name of the file, when located, move all items to the Trash.
(b) Type the name of the Author of the file (that means who wrote the file), locate it and move it to the Trash....
3. Empty the Trash...
Note..You can use step 2b if you have no other software created by that author.
This will remove all traces of any software......When that is all done, restart.
george

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