Making ".DS_Store" and ".localized" Files Invisible With Cocktail

I got Cocktail and I know that these files shouldn't be deleted
How exactly would I go about making these files invisible with cocktail? All I see is delete or prevent ".ds_store files". And what about these ".localize" files? does it take care of that along with ds store?

Any files that have names that begin with a "." are supposed to be invisible on your Mac.
You might have used Cocktail and gone to the "Interface" button and clicked on the "Show invisible Items" box. If so uncheck the box. You might have to log out and then back in to see a difference.
A .DS_Store file holds the information which controls the way a folder will be opened; i.e., the shape and size of the window, the position of the window on the desktop and whether file, folder or icon view has been selected. If you were to delete the .DS_Store the folder would revert to the system default next time it is opened and a new blank .DS_Store would appear (invisibly).
The only problem with .DS_Store files is that they confuse Windows users because they do show up on network shared drives, and flash drives that are formatted with Fat32.
They actually help the user keep individual folders working in a layout they choose and some people get upset when all their hard work is destroyed by having the system revert the View settings to the system default.
I don't know much about the .localized files. I suspect they are used by the system help files and other settings to know what language and measurements to use in system dialogs and messages. I could be wrong here, but they are still supposed to be invisible on a Mac.

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Hi all, I got files that named "DS_Store" and "localized" all over my mbp folders, I did some research and the way that type in: "defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFile false; killall Finder" in the terminal, didn't work for me. I think it was because in my case, there is no period in front of the file name, what I got are DS_Store and localized not .DS_Store or .localized icons. so I am not sure if those are hidden system files that pop up. I think I demonstrated my problem, I am frustrated, anyone help me plz... Thank you!!!

hi imp68,
Thank you so much for your reply. I tried your command and it didn't work either. I think my problem is different from waht happened to others because the name don't have period in front. As I researched, .DS_Store is system file and cannot be deleted(will show up again in 2-3 seconds), but I can delete these files by dragging them to trash and empty them. However, there are too many of them I am tired of dragging them one by one.
any other advice?
Thanks again.

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Startup Manager to select Startup disk.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1310
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Steps 2 through 8
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH5836

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I am having a couple of problem using Dreamweaver (which may be related) and can’t find any appropriate help on the web site.
I have created a small website and have it up and running.    I’m now trying to do some minor modifications.     But Dreamweaver seems to have lost the address of my local files on my home computer (although files are still there in the same place.)     In the on-line training material it shows how to define where the root directory is when you start developing a site, but I can’t find where these setting are so I can check and if nessessary amend them.   If I go to Define Site from the Site drop down options, this does not allow me to check or define the root directory.
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Immediately below the Tabs saying "Files" and Assets" is a small box
with arrow on the right to show the drop down list.        In the box
on the right there's an icon of two networked computers. Then it
says, "ftp://Hill farm Web Site" which is the name of my website.
If I click on the arrows to pull up the drop-down box, I get four
options divided by a line.   Above the line the options are Computer,
HD and ftp://Hill farm Web Site. Below the line it says manage sites.
Below this is list of files that make up my website in a directory
structure.   The header for the first column reads, "Local Files",
which appears to be untrue, because the top line in the directory
structure below reads, "ftp://Hill farm Web Site".
Does this help?
regards
David

"The file [name of file] may have been changed by another user since you last saved it." Issue affects both network and local files.

When a certain user saves a file in Excel 2010, she gets a message: "The file <name of file> may have been changed by another user since you last saved it." She can choose to save as another file or overwrite with her changes.
This just started happening a week or so ago. She was concerned that someone else was accessing her files, but we did several tests that opened, made a change and saved in a matter of seconds, and she still gets the message. It happens on
most files, but not all – both network and local.
We already tried the QFE_Saskatchewan registry fix. I also checked the file server for Services for Macintosh.

You may be confused by the error in Excel saying “another user”. Actually Excel cannot tell who (the real human) is editing the file. Based on my research the No.1 possibility of the error is KB2626998.
2626998 Connection to a network document is lost in the 2007 Office system or in Office 2010 after the computer resumes from standby
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2626998
For Excel 2010, follow these steps:
a. Click Start , click Run , type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK .
b. Locate and then select the following registry subkey: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\14.0\Excel\Options
c. On the Edit menu, point to New , and then click Dword Value .
d. Type NetworkAvailableTimeInSeconds , and then press Enter.
e. Right-click NetworkAvailableTimeInSeconds , and then click Modify .
f. In the Value data box, click Decimal , type a number value, and then click OK .
Note This registry subkey sets the time, in seconds, that Excel waits for the network to resume. For example, if you type 15 for the number value, Excel waits 15 seconds for the network to resume. You might have to do some tests in your own environment to
determine an appropriate value. You may have to try multiple numbers.
g. Locate and then select the following registry subkey.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\office\14.0\common\Internet
h. Repeat step 2C through step 2F again. Reuse the same value that you used previously.
i. Exit Registry Editor.
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Its regarding Hiding / Making the specific excel file invisible or hidden

I have used the following VBA code :
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'Windows("Budget.xlsm").Visible = False
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The problem with the above code is that it makes all the opened excel file invisible and not the one I required.
Also neither I can work nor I can open any other excel file using those commands.
Could you please help me out on this.

Keep in mind, I don't know your application and I could be on the wrong track.
I made a sample file at the link below, it was made fast, just to see and I can't see your problem.
The workbook as two userform, you can open a new workbook, close the first userform that will open the second userform, work on the second workbook,close the second userform, and I'm out of idea. It works for me. Have a look at the sample file.
http://dropcanvas.com/oy4gw
Have a look at Jim Cone's post also
P.S. I'm often out and not sure when I'm back.
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Hello
I have a signed applet to open a local file, with this code :
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catch (MalformedURLException e)
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...It works perfectly with Netscape 7.01 and IE 5.5, but not with IE6.0 or Firefox 1.0...
(using SUN JVM 1.4.2_04), and there is no trace/error message
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</head>
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I've been using a script to use automator to create a folder from the filename and put that file into it the folder just created.
I have a bunch of files that have similar names to them, but I don't want every file to be put into its own folder, instead I want all files with the same suffix (001) to go into the same folder. I would also like the folder name to just be named the same as the suffix (001) instead of the full file name.
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Boston_ProRes422_1920x1080_24p_Audio_001
Boston_ProRes422_3840x2160_24p_Audio_001
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Boston_ProRes422_1920x1080_24p_Audio_005
Boston_ProRes422_1920x1080_24p_Audio_010
Any help at all would be incredible!!
Thanks!
Here's the script I'm using right now:
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log errorMessage
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if theExtension is not "" then
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set theExtension to "." & theExtension
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set theParent to theParent as text
if theParent begins with "/" then set theParent to theParent as POSIX file as text
try
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on error errorMessage -- no folder
log errorMessage
tell application "Finder" to make new folder at theParent with properties {name:theChild}
return the result as alias
end try
end makeNewFolder

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set output to {} -- this will be a list of the moved files
repeat with anItem in the input -- step through each item in the input
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try
set destination to (makeNewFolder for theName at theContainer)
tell application "Finder"
move anItem to destination
set the end of the output to the result as alias -- success
end tell
on error errorMessage -- duplicate name, permissions, etc
log errorMessage
# handle errors if desired - just skip for now
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Cannot get into mac. I get a white screen and flashing file folder with question mark inside. What can I do?

2012/13 MacBook Pro froze up, so I did a hard shut down. Now, when I try to start up, it makes 3 unusual beeps, then I get a white screen. After a couple minutes, a flashing file folder with a question mark appears and remains. What is wrong and what can I do to fix it.

Three beeps usually means a RAM or RAM slots problem. The Question Mark means there is no bootable system found.
A flashing question mark or globe appears when you start your Mac
Question (?) Mark, Blinking Folder, or Gray Screen at Startup
These are related but not identical issues. Their causes are outlined in Intel-based Mac- Startup sequence and error codes, symbols. Solutions may be found in:
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In most cases the problems may be caused by one or more of these:
a. Problem with the computer's PRAM - See Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM.
b. Boot drive's directory has been corrupted - Repair with Disk Utility.
c. Critical system files are damaged or deleted - Reinstall OS X.
d. The disk drive is physically non-functional - Replace the hard drive.
Note that the information I have provided is what Apple recommends, If other users suggest different solutions than found here, then be sure what they recommend does not impact on your warranty, if any, or ability to get continuing Apple service.
Please don't start removing drives or changing cables unless you know what you are doing and have exhausted other non-invasive alternatives outlined here. If you perform any work yourself that is unapproved by Apple, then you will void any warranty you may have and lose all further Apple Support.
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Boot from your Snow Leopard Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior and/or Tech Tool Pro to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.
2. Reinstall Snow Leopard
If the drive is OK then quit DU and return to the installer. Proceed with reinstalling OS X. Note that the Snow Leopard installer will not erase your drive or disturb your files. After installing a fresh copy of OS X the installer will move your Home folder, third-party applications, support items, and network preferences into the newly installed system.
Download and install Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1.
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Boot to the Recovery HD: Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
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When the recovery menu appears select Disk Utility. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the main menu.
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When I open a specific site in DW8.0.2 Mac, I get an "HTML
Correction" dialog box appearing with the contents, "Line 5 Col 62
: Closed a <meta> tag that was left unclosed." However no
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available in the File menu. Clicking "Continue" in the dialog
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--Richard E

Hmm - if you don't open the start page, then you will open a
new page by
default, I believe.
Try two things:
1. Please start Site Manager, select the problem site, and
export the
site's definition. Then DELETE the site's definition by
selecting it, and
clicking on the Remove button. Now IMPORT the site's
definition that you
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C:\Program Files\Macromedia\Dreamweaver
8\Configuration\DocumentTypes\NewDocuments\Default.html
Open it in Notepad, copy the code, and paste it into a reply
so I can take a
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I'll await your reply....
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> The error appears whenever the specific site is opened,
by any means (eg
> launching the app when the site was the last one
accessed before closing;
> switching from another site to the specific site; etc).
>
> In Preferences, Start page is deselected. There is no
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anyway, so that
> would
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>
> --Richard E
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I think using report builder can't support pdf output,...All of our reports are PDF output so Reports 11g definately supports this format.
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Hi All,
On Personas 2, I am unable to download any file locally (on user laptop). I'm keep getting strange error messages:
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Do you know if any specific configuration is required for local extractions to work properly?
Regards,
Aymeric

hi Aymeric,
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If you have updated your installation, i guess you should not see this.
Pinging Chinthan Yajamaan who can tell you precisely regarding the upgrades.
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