Global shortcuts when an application is open

Question

Hi,
I want to use shortcut commands like Chift+Command+C to go to the computer folder even when an application is open (Example Firefox).  The problem is that whenever an application is open and I press these commands nothing happens or something else happens.  How do I achieve this functionality?
Thanks
Arjuna.

Answer 1

For a Finder keyboard shortcut to be available in any application, you have to set the Finder command up as a Service and to bind this service to a keyboard short cut. Then the applications will understnd the keyboard shortcut.
To set up a service for "Chift+Command+C to go to the computer folder ":
Launch Automator, create a new service, set it to receive no input in any application, and add the following actions from "Files and Folders":
Get specified Finder items (and press "Add" and select your "Computer")
Reveal Finder items.
Save the service as "ShowComputerFolder.workflow"
Use "System Preferences" > "Keyboards > keyboard Shortcuts" to bind the service to your keyboard shortcut:
In the "Keyboard Shortcuts" tab select "Services" in the left column. And in the right column enable your new service. To the right of the service name click the shortcut field - it should still be showing "none" and ente the shortcut you want.  Now the shortcut should work in any application.
Regards
Léonie