Hiding specific file extensions

Finder lets me choose between showing or hiding all file extensions, but is there a way of selecting which extensions to show and which to hide?
I'd like to be able to see all my document files' extensions, but I don't need to see my application extensions.
Thanks in avance
Mariano

You can change individual file attributes, such as showing the file extension with "A Better Finder Attribute" from http://www.publicspace.net/ABetterFinderAttributes/index.html
I have used this program to mask all the file extensions for over 20,000 files that I transferred to my iMac from my old PC.

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Permanently Hiding a specific File Extension in Finder

Hello peeps,
is what I'm asking for possible? What I have in mind is having it so that all images (png, jpg, etc.) in the Finder don't show their file extension. Is there a way to do this?
Thanks, -temhawk

It doesn't seem to be possible. I will have to hide my extensions manually, although that is easy and quick in most cases.

Unable to change File Type for specific file extensions

Under Preferences->File Types different file extensions are assigned a file type e.g. The file extension .pkb is assigned the file type of PL/SQL. The file type of PL/SQL then opens the Code editor.
I have a user who would prefer to open .pkb files in the SQL Worksheet editor but I am unable to change the file type to SQL Script as the option is greyed out.
How do I change the File Type for these extensions? Is there a preferences file I need to change?
Version: 3.2.20.09
Thanks for your help.

Hi,
There is no preference but it turns out you can manually edit one of the preferences.xml files to force PL/SQL types to use the SQL worksheet editor. For SQL Developer 3.2.20.09.87 that file is system3.2.20.09.87\o.sqldeveloper.11.2.0.9.87\preferences.xml and will be located (on Windows 7, for example) in directory C:\Users\<userid>\AppData\Roaming\SQL Developer
No guarantee this will work in future versions of the product, but for now you can add the following two xml blocks...
For example, for .pls, add to <extensionToContentTypeMap ...>
 <Item>
 <Key>.pls</Key>
 <Value>TEXT</Value>
 </Item>
and <userExtensionList>
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 <docClassName>oracle.ide.db.model.SqlNode</docClassName>
 <userExtensions class="java.util.ArrayList">
 <Item class="oracle.ide.config.DocumentExtensions$ExtInfo">
 <extension>.pls</extension>
 <locked>false</locked>
 </Item>
 </userExtensions>
 </Item> I researched this a while back after reading through some forum thread where someone claimed the PL/SQL file extensions got opened in the SQL editor in his environment, but without stating any specific release information. Possibly it worked for him then due to different product behavior (whether intentional or a bug), or perhaps even due to the technique described above.
Regards,
Gary
SQL Developer Team

Gzip only specific files extensions over sockets

I am writing a socket webserver class that gzips only HTML files back to the browser (client). If the HTML file contains any images, I will have to send that over uncompressed. I am using GZIPOutputStream for my HTML objects, and a regular DataOutputStream for my other objects. None of my images show up correctly when I use DataOutputStream alone, but when I also gzip them, they show up fine. Also, all the images/html files show up fine if I exclude all the gzipping altogether. So it seems as though I have to either gzip them all ... or none at all.
Is there a way to gzip only certain file extensions?
Thanks!

None of my images show up correctly when I use DataOutputStream alone, but when I also gzip them, they show up fine.Perhaps you aren't calling flush on the DataOutputStream (but the GZIP stream is) ?
So it seems as though I have to either gzip them all ... or none at all. Probably not, I believe there is just an error in your code.
Is there a way to gzip only certain file extensions?Sure,
if (fileShouldBeGzipped(file.getName()))
sendGzipFile(file);
else
sendFile(file);Of course, you must provide the fileShouldBeGzipped logic.
Are you really implementing a webserver? That is, is it using http? If so, the standard practice (protocol) is that a client adds a header field which states what type of content encoding it can deal with in the response (i.e. gzipped content). If the server is capable, it replies with its own header stating the content is indeed gzipped along with the gzipped content. This way the client knows that it must decompress the data before doing something with it.

Searching for specific file extensions etc?

Is there a way to search for just, say: .jpegs or even 'Folder'?
An 'advanced' search if you will?
I know I can search and get all 'kinds'; .jpegs, folders, mail messages, .doc and then click on Kind and get them grouped.
BUT, can I just search for .jpegs etc on my computer??
Thank you!!

Create a Smart Folder.
In the Finder, do +File > New Smart Folder+
In the grey area at the top of the Smart Folder window, click +This Mac,+ and Filename (on the left) and then the "+" sign on the right
In the new row that opens, click the dropdown box on the left and select +File Extension.+
Enter .jpg in the box after the word "is"
You will get a listing of all the .jpg files on your Mac
If you want to save the Smart Folder for ongoing use, click the Save button in the upper right corner, give your folder a name & location, then click Save

How can I list all folders that contain files with a specific file extension? I want a list that shows the parent folders of all files with a .nef extension.

not the total path to the folder containing the files but rather just a parent folder one level up of the files.
So file.nef that's in folder 1 that's in folder 2 that's in folder 3... I just want to list folder 1, not 2 or 3 (unless they contain files themselves in their level)

find $HOME -iname '*.nef' 2>/dev/null | awk -F '/' 'seen[$(NF-1)]++ == 0 { print $(NF-1) }'
This will print just one occurrence of directory
The 'find' command files ALL *.nef files under your home directory (aka Folder)
The 2>/dev/null throws away any error messages from things like "permissions denied" on a protected file or directory
The 'awk' command extracts the parent directory and keeps track of whether it has displayed that directory before
-F '/' tells awk to split fields using the / character
NF is an awk variable that contains the number of fields in the current record
NF-1 specifies the parent directory field, as in the last field is the file name and minus one if the parent directory
$(NF-1) extracts the parent directory
seen[] is a context addressable array variable (I choose the name 'seen'). That means I can use text strings as lookup keys. The array is dynamic, so the first time I reference an element, if it doesn't exist, it is created with a nul value.
seen[$(NF-1)] accesses the array element associated with the parent directory.
seen[$(NF-1)]++ The ++ increments the element stored in the array associated with the parent directory key AFTER the value has been fetched for processing. That is to say the original value is preserved (short term) and the value in the array is incremented by 1 for the next time it is accessed.
the == 0 compares the fetched value (which occurred before it was incremented) against 0. The first time a unique parent directory is used to access the array, a new element will be created and its value will be returned as 0 for the seen[$(NF-1)] == 0 comparison.
On the first usage of a unique parent directory the comparison will be TRUE, so the { print $(NF-1) } action will be performed.
After the first use of a unique parent directory name, the seen[$(NF-1)] access will return a value greater than 0, so the comparison will be FALSE and thus the { print $(NF-1)] } action will NOT be performed.
Thus we get just one unique parent directory name no matter how many *.nef files are found. Of course you get only one unique name, even if there are several same named sub-directories but in different paths
You could put this into an Automator workflow using the "Run Shell Script" actions.

Searching directories for specific file extensions

I wanted to try something, and that was to create a file with basic text loos it some where on the HD and make a program that would search the directories (So lets say you put in C:\bla\ ) for the file matching the extention (already set by the program) as say .doc - it would then open all of those files (while loop) and scan them recording data (which im not sure what yet) and printing specific data to a file
most of this I know how to do including nav to the directory, what i dont know how to do is make the program scan the directory for the file and open it.

Adrienk wrote:
Can you give me some examples of file listing and searching?I could, but so can google.
like links to documentation or examples of it in use?Bookmark this. [http://java.sun.com/javase/6/docs/api/]. Always have it open when you're coding or even designing with Java.
open as in open to readStill not clear. You mean you just want your program to read in the contents of the file and manipulate them? Or do you want your program to display the file? Or do you want it to be "opened" by its default app, e.g. if it's a .doc file, open that document in Word?

Using an * for all file extensions in a class selection parser

Using iFS 1.1.9....
I have successfully gotten a custom document class created using
xml. I have used the following code to set up the parser, etc.
If I use a specific file extension like txt the parser will
upload the file as my custom class. However, if I use * for all
file extensions the parser uploads all files as Document class.
Here is what I am using:
<?xml version='1.0' standalone = 'yes'?>

<PropertyBundle>
<Update
Reftype='ValueDefault'>ParserLookupbyfileExtension</Update>
<Properties>
<Property Action = 'add'>
<Name>*</Name>
<Value Datatyupe = 'String'>
oracle.ifs.beans.parsers.ClassSelectionParser
</Value>
</Property>
</Properties>
</Propertybundle>
When the above is uploaded I can go into iFS Manager and see
that the parser has been registered with * as the file extention.
I then upload this:
<?xml version='1.0' standalone = 'yes'?>

<PropertyBundle>
<Update
Reftype='ValueDefault'>IFS.PARSER.ObjectTypeLookpByFileExtension
</Update>
<Properties>
<Property Action = 'add'>
<Name>*</Name>
<Value Datatype='String'>QualDocument</Value>
</Property>
</Properties>
</PropertyBundle>
If I have txt or some other extension for the Name in place of
the * and upload a document it will put the class as
QualDocument. If I have the * it defaults to Document.
Is there a way to have the parser make all uploaded documents
QualDocument instead of Document without doing this for each and
every possible file extension?
Thanks.

Using iFS 1.1.9....
I have successfully gotten a custom document class created using
xml. I have used the following code to set up the parser, etc.
If I use a specific file extension like txt the parser will
upload the file as my custom class. However, if I use * for all
file extensions the parser uploads all files as Document class.
Here is what I am using:
<?xml version='1.0' standalone = 'yes'?>

<PropertyBundle>
<Update
Reftype='ValueDefault'>ParserLookupbyfileExtension</Update>
<Properties>
<Property Action = 'add'>
<Name>*</Name>
<Value Datatyupe = 'String'>
oracle.ifs.beans.parsers.ClassSelectionParser
</Value>
</Property>
</Properties>
</Propertybundle>
When the above is uploaded I can go into iFS Manager and see
that the parser has been registered with * as the file extention.
I then upload this:
<?xml version='1.0' standalone = 'yes'?>

<PropertyBundle>
<Update
Reftype='ValueDefault'>IFS.PARSER.ObjectTypeLookpByFileExtension
</Update>
<Properties>
<Property Action = 'add'>
<Name>*</Name>
<Value Datatype='String'>QualDocument</Value>
</Property>
</Properties>
</PropertyBundle>
If I have txt or some other extension for the Name in place of
the * and upload a document it will put the class as
QualDocument. If I have the * it defaults to Document.
Is there a way to have the parser make all uploaded documents
QualDocument instead of Document without doing this for each and
every possible file extension?
Thanks.

Toshiba File Manager - working with custom file extensions

Hi Developers,
I am trying to create an App that handle a specific file extension. I impelemented the required functionality in the Application.
When someone clicks on the file (say .xyz file) in a Third-Party file manager like AstroFileManager or ES Explorer, Android launches my application with the proper Intent ( ACTION_VIEW). How ever, if I browse to that specific directry using Toshiba File Manager, I get a message saying "There is no associated application for this file type."
I tried several things and no dice. Does anyone know how I can register a handler for a specific extension for TFM?
Thanks,
Windozer

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What Adobe Flash file extension will play on a MacBook?

I downloaded some projects from school that we made on Adobe Flash Animation on a Windows (I know, I hate using Windows) and I put it on my flash drive and moved to my computer at home (a MacBook). I am trying to put those files on a CD via iDVD and it won't recognize the files so I'm assuming it is because of the file extension, which my files have the extension ".swf". What specific file extension should play these files on a Mac and allow them to bun on a CD?

The answer is there is no answer and why should I worry about a dinosaur pc problem!

Double file extensions keep showing up when saving a file in Illustrator CS3???

I just installed the CS3 suite and when I am saving files in illustrator I keep getting double file extensions. For example if I save a file named "filename" as a .eps file it shows up in the save window with filename.eps.eps Also, if I click through the possible file types to save it keeps adding them one after the other so if I click. say pdf eps and ai the file in the "Save As:" window looks like this " filename.pdf.eps.ai.ai" Any ideas why this is happening? I keep having to mouse click in the "Save As:" box and delete the extra extension. This is really annoying!!
I am running the design premium CS3 on OSX 10.5 on a mac pro.
Thanks.

>Wade... I've seen it... and reported it originally to Adobe. I've since realized it's a 10.5.1 issue. It doesn't happen with 10.4.11, just 10.5.1
I've seen extra periods (.) and extra extensions.
then you and Dave have the same conflict with a third party software, corrupt font, corrupt preference or the like because it is not happening o my Mac Pro and I have the same model Mac as you do and I am working fine in 10.5.1 and only problem I have had with AI CS 3 is when I tried to place a 3D CAD file with the extension .dxf which is not really supported.
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Win 8.1 / Server 2012R2: Setting User specific File Associating through GPO

I have some issues associating the default application for specific users for specific file extentions.
I've used registry imports in the times before GPO Preferences and have been using GPO Preferences for Vista/7/2008/2008R2 environments.
With Win 8.1/2012R2 (and in some extend Win8/2012) I have read I should use the "Default Associations Configuration File" GPO option together with DISM. So, I followed these steps:
Export current settings using: DISM /online /export-defaultappassociations:C:\Windows\System32\CustomAppAssoc.xml
I've updated the file and imported it back: DISM /online /import-defaultappassociations:C:\Windows\System32\CustomAppAssoc.xml (*)
Seeing this didn't work yet, I've also setup the GPO and pointed it to my C:\Windows\System32\CustomAppAssoc.xml
I've removed the profile of my test-account and logged in
(*) (To my knowledge this these steps only update the OEMDefaultAssociations.xml-file)Unfortunatly the changes I made, that should have assigned .xml to Microsoft Excel did not work.
My file looks like this:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<DefaultAssociations>
<Association Identifier=".xml" ProgId="Applications\EXCEL.EXE" ApplicationName="Excel (desktop)" />
</DefaultAssociations>
A few issues I have:
This method does not allow seem to enforce a default app; only add it to the list of available/suggested apps.
This method does not allow me to associate different apps for different users
Any tips would be more than appriciated.
Kind regards,
Peter

You can use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool to change the default programs associated with a file name extension.
1.Deploy your Windows image to a test computer.
2 Log into Windows and use Control Panel to configure your default application associations.
3.You can export the default application associations that you have configured to an XML file on a network share or USB drive. For example, at a command prompt type the following command:
Dism /Online /Export-DefaultAppAssociations:\\Server\Share\AppAssoc.xml
4.Use GP server to enable the following group policy to modify the default Associations on the client machine.
Computer Configuration>Administrative Templates>Windows Components>File explorer>Set a default associations configuration file.
Regarding how to export or Import Default Application Associations,please refer to the following article:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh825038.aspx

How to mass-reindex files with same name but different file extensions

(reposting cos I'm confused about if I posted in the proper place before. Please delete if it is a repost.)
So I'm on a remote workflow. I pick all the raw data and convert it in two quality standards, one on 'high' with full specifications and one on 'low' so I can send 2gb instead of 80gb of files through the internet for me to work remotely on, and to speed up the overall work rhythm because files are lighter. All I need to do is to work at my home with the low quality files, send it back to the client's computer after finished, re-index all files in their high resolution twins and we are good to go to finish the product with highest quality possible. But both high and low quality files need to be the same extension, that I picked .mp4 for it is the standard for pretty much anything.
The point is, if I want to go full mobile, I only have an old HP Pavillion notebook and I really need to work with a video codec that goes very easy on it. I can only think about some 16:9 DV format. But the point is, this format generates a different file extension than my .mp4 standard, and Premiere, to my knowledge, really can't reindex files using only the file name while ignoring the file extension. It really should. And I really need to know how.
We also need to consider Premiere versions that allow themselves to be installed at x32 processors. My desktop is x64 and I really have no problem to work on these standards, the problem is, in my notebook I really can't.
So, halp?

i want to say it was added in cs7, which requires subscription, so in that case might as well be using latest version 8. if you had to use an older version like cs5, you could still use h264 or low bitrate dnxhd/prores codecs inside a quicktime .mov file. that would allow you to have same file ext on both versions of files.

Can you add new file extensions to be treated as C source?

Hi, using Sun Studio 9, is it possible to add a new file extension to those treated as C sources? I can see how to do it for header files (Options -> IDE Configuration -> System -> Object Types -> C and C++ Header Data Objects -> Extensions and MIME types) but this option is not available for C files.
In case anyone's wondering why you'd want to do this: we use .pc extensions for C files containing embedded SQL statements. It's then pretty simple to make a .pc.c rule in makefiles to run the pre-compiler.

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Photoshop doesn't save file extension

I'm using PS cs5.1 64 bit and Bridge cs5 in Win7 Pro 64 bit.
When I "Save As", photoshop won't write the file extension unless I explicitly type it (i.e. i have to type "filename.psd" as opposed to just "filename") in the file name text box.
If I Save As the file without specifying the extension, bridge simply displays a blank page icon for the file, and if I double click it, I get the "don't know what application to use" dialog. If I select photoshop as the program to use, ps will open the file correctly.
However, even after I change the filename in bridge by adding the extension, bridge displays the PS icon, but won't preview the file (doesn't show a thumbnail).
If I want bridge to show a thumbnail, I have to re-open the file in PS, then Save As, remembering to explicitly specify the extension. THEN, Bridge will show a thumbnail.
How can I correct this? I've gone through the preferences dialog and have "save lowercase extension" checked, but this appears to be a preference for case of saved extension, not a specification that an extension should always be saved.
btw: I tried the regedit fix specified on other help forums, but this didn't help.
Thanks.

I think I figured it out.
I was saving filenames which contain "." in the name (e.g. "BO.HG.M.psd").
When I saved the file with the name "BO_HG_M", photoshop appended the .psd extension for me, and bridge is happy.
Because of the application of the images, it's important that we use the "." format for the names, so I'll just live with it and try to remember to type the ".psd" on the end.

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