this solution was given so when you drag files to a new location, they get copied instead of moved.
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When you drag and drop a file in Mac's Finder, it moves the file by default. To copy the file(s) you must hold down the opt-key while you perform the action.
I found myself in a situation where I have to copy a lot of files, and it doesn't feel very "superuser" having to hold the opt-key down for the whole time. Hence, my question is if I can change the default drag and drop behavior to copy instead of move?
I found myself in a situation where I have to copy a lot of files, and it doesn't feel very "superuser" having to hold the opt-key down for the whole time. Hence, my question is if I can change the default drag and drop behavior to copy instead of move?
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The only way I know of, which isn't a bad way, is to make a disk image on your computer. It will act like it is an external disk. The only downsides is you have to set a size of the image, so the disk image will take up that much space on your real drive. Also you must mount the image any time you want to use it.
Making a disk image is relatively simple. Open Disk Utility and on the top click "New Image". Name the image, name the disk, pick a size. Format as Mac OS Extended (journaled) with encryption to none. Partition as hard disk, at leave as read/write. Change the settings if you like.
Open the .dng and it will appear like a flash drive on your desktop. When you drag files to it, it will copy rather than move by default.
I hope thats helpful to someone.