On 30 Apr 2008, at 11:04 AM, Claus Atzenbeck wrote: > Hello, > > I have Skim set up such that it saves the markup as .skim file next to > the PDF. > > Usually, I open PDFs with Apple's preview, however, I would like to > open > those that have Skim markups with Skim. > > I could tell the Finder to "Open with..." Skim, however, this is > cumbersome if there are many files to open. Same is for dragging > Finder > icons onto the Dock Skim icon. > > I also could double click the .skim file, which opens a list of > annotations. There is a button to open the PDF, however, this is an > additional step and possible a third one, because the .skim window has > to be closed manually. > > To make this scenario more effective, I would like to propose the > following: > > 1. Add to the preferences something like "Open .skim file additionally > opens PDF" and "Open .skim file exclusively opens PDF" (the latter > would > close the .skim file and the PDF would be the only remaining window). >
That would mean you can't open .skim files by itself. Moreover it would be messing with the standard document architecture, and fighting against the frameworks always leads to a lot of pain, even if it seems simple at first sight. Apart from this I would not find it worth an extra pref. And then there's the problem that there is no real connection between the PDF and the .skim file. I stop here, I could go on. > 2. Option + double click in Finder opens a file, but closes the Finder > window. It would be good to have a similar behavior for the "Open PDF" > button at the .skim file window: Option + click opens the PDF and > closes > the .skim file window. > Skim doesn't know *how* you opened the file, only that it should open a file. So even if I would think it a good idea it would not be possible. > 3. Another preference setting would help as well: Something like "Open > with Skim next time after saving". Whenever Skim saves some markup, it > would also change the metainformation such that it is the default > application for opening that particular file next time from the > Finder. > > Cheers, > Claus There's a hidden pref to set the creator code for files with Skim notes, see the Wiki for details. It won't be in the pref window. Christiaan ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by the 2008 JavaOne(SM) Conference Don't miss this year's exciting event. There's still time to save $100. Use priority code J8TL2D2. http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;198757673;13503038;p?http://java.sun.com/javaone _______________________________________________ Skim-app-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/skim-app-users
