Folders like the pros

[WillGonz]

Ok I am new to OS X. When I insert some CD's and they open, they look really cool. Some have pictures and text. Does anyone have a guide on how to do this or maybe a program that does it for you.

I tried searching the forums and google. I don't even know what it is called. Thanks.

 

[DeSnousa]

I have i feeling you might be able to do this under Finder. Worth a shot maybe. Click on the CD-R and Command I to raise the get info box. Then copy and paste an image into the CD image found in the get info box.

Im not very sure, just brainstorming.

 

[iMeowbot]

Pick the folder (or disk image) you want to do this with, then in Finder pick View->Show View Options. Make sure to check "This window only" up top, then in the Background section at the bottom, click "Picture" and it will let you select one. Make sure that you first copy the picture file into the disk image first, and set the folder to display that copy of it.

 

[Mechcozmo]

Pick the folder (or disk image) you want to do this with, then in Finder pick View->Show View Options. Make sure to check "This window only" up top, then in the Background section at the bottom, click "Picture" and it will let you select one. Make sure that you first copy the picture file into the disk image first, and set the folder to display that copy of it.

Make sure to play with the dimensions of the picture first, too, so the picture fits correctly.

 

[WillGonz]

Can I put animated gifs in there?
Can I add actions like when I roll over an icon, etc?
Is that what folder actions are?


Thanks All

 

[iMeowbot]

Can I put animated gifs in there?

Yes, but it won't be animated

Can I add actions like when I roll over an icon, etc?
Is that what folder actions are?

I wouldn't expect to get a rollover working, but you can attach applescripts to a limited set of actions. See here. Note the dependency on 10.3 and later, this isn't a feature you would want to depend on if you are distributing something to a wide audience.