SpotlightIndexer v.0.2.2b


About

  • By default, Apple's new "Spotlight" feature in Mac O.S. X v.10.4 has been a saving grace for local searches. One limitation that ails this software is the fact that it will not index hidden directories; some that Apple deem off limits.

    SpotlightIndexer will allow the user to easily index folders that may not currently be searched by Spotlight.

    This software does not modify the way that Spotlight runs, or alter it in any way. The program simply uses the same process that Spotlight does to import files and folder contents into its index.

    SpotlightIndexer acts as a front-end to the command line utility mdimport.

  • Requirements: Mac OS X v.10.4 or later

Features

  • Index files and directories not searched by Spotlight

  • Index for specific metadata types

  • Localization in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish

  • All mdimport options included

    • Debugging
    • Force import
    • Specify wait interval between imports
    • And more...

Use

  • To index a folder, the user can either drop the item into the SpotlightIndexer table view, browse for the file, or drop files and folders onto the SpotlightIndexer icon.

  • When adding invisible directories: click the add button (+) in the main window, and when the dialog box opens, type a forward slash (/) to be prompted for the path.

  • Many options regarding import of metadata can be chosen in preferences. The "Options" menu gives the user the ability to print Spotlight metadata server information (schema, plugin list, etc.), as well as re-import data for specific metadata types.

  • Screenshots of SpotlightIndexer


Version history: (most recent first)
v.0.2.2b 3/18/2005 Minor update
  • Universal binary
  • "Force import" is now the default preference
 v.0.2.1b 8/30/2005 Minor update
 
  • Now uses table view for indexing of multiple folders
    • Add items by drag and drop
    • Add with "Open" menu option
    • Add with Dock icon drop
  • List items are saved in user defaults
v.0.2b 8/14/2005 Version update
  • Added preference for wait interval between scans
  • Added debugging option to avoid setting attributes on files when scanning
  • Added Localization (French, Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian)
  • Added "Options" menu
      Added "Print attributes" option
      Added "Print schema file" option
      Added "Print list of importers" option
      Added "Re-index for plugin..." option
v.0.1.1b 8/1/2005 Minor update
  • Indexes items dropped on dock icon
  • User can now selectively force import
  • Lowered CPU usage when idle
  • Corrected logging issues (when very verbose)
v.0.1b 6/1/2005 Initial beta release


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SpotlightIndexer v.0.2.2b
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