How to cut and paste files, merge folders Mac OS X

There is finally a way to cut and paste files and merge folders in Snow Leopard. A new (shareware) Mac menu bar application, called moveAddict, provides this function, so you can use Cmd+X and Cmd+V in the Finder.

First of all, install moveAddict from Kapeli just like any other application. Follow the on-screen instructions and it will place a menu in the upper right System Menus area of the menu bar. You can set the application's preferences from this menu. The application will function in a limited mode until registered. 



To move a file:
  • Select the file you want to move (in a new Finder window or the desktop)
  • Press Cmd+X
  • Navigate to the folder where you want to move the file to
  • Press Cmd+V
If you do not want to use keyboard shortcuts, you can click the menu icon to cut and paste. 

To merge folders, repeat the steps above, moveAddict will show an alert asking if you want to fully replace folders or merge to them. 

[I tested this, and it works as described. Worth the $4.99 if you need the functionality.]

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