For a while, I have been trying to use the "Delete" button to go 1 folder back in Finder and "Return" button to open the folder/file. This has been a feature of Windows File Explorer forever and wanted to replicate this behavior in MacOS.
Whenever I tried implementing this, it always resulted in breaking something or the other like when trying to rename a file or when using spotlight.
Finally I figured out and wanted to post this so others may find it useful.
Create a Conditional Activation Group
Give it whatever name you like. I named it "Finder" for easy reference
Add the following rules:
Change to "ALL" of the following are true
App Name contains "Finder"
Focused Element Role is "AXOutline"
Save
Add the following 2 Triggers:
Test it out. With this method, the triggers won't work on desktop or when renaming or anywhere else. Only when you are in a Finder window and navigating.
good job! thanks. I had encountered the same issues so this awesome. Implementation seems to be working great with no problems when renaming or using spotlight/Alfred etc
thanks
actually i did run into some issues-IIRC when renaming files the delete would not delete but instead moved back/up in the folder structure. This was one of the couple issues that I had encountered before. Was able to fix it and get iit working by adding a couple new triggers for the delete key and adding some advanced conditions to them using the condition element_focused contains (and the one not containing) AXtextfield. Added the 2 desired actions, the default delete and then cmd up or cmd [ depending yourr preference of back or folder up
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That's strange. I haven't run in to any issues yet but I will keep this in mind if I do. Thanks!
Can you provide / update this as an exported preset? I am unable to "paste" it back into BTT, and apparently using presets is the proper way of doing this -- more info here: Presets · GitBook
mitev88
September 11, 2023, 8:25am
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Great Job! Works like a charm for me!
