Smart Folder for Recent Files

[SRF]

I have a smart folder set up which contains recent documents - those used in the last three days.

This sits on my desktop, and works properly, and can be accessed from my Finder sidebar - again working correctly.

However, if I try to attach a recent file in Google Mail, then when I use "Attach File" and then browse to the same Recent smart folder it appears empty - all other folders contain their usual files.

Any ideas why this isn't working properly?

Thanks in advance.

Scott

 

[blodwyn]

What web browser are you using?

Smart Folders don't actually contain any files, being essentially a canned search, so your browser might not be handling the folder properly in the file attach dialog. Safari should do this properly.

 

[SRF]

Thanks for the thought. Am using Firefox so have just tried Safari and, unfortunately, still no joy.

 

[3rdfinger]

safari worked for me...

I created a shared folder for all files within the last day on my desktop.

using safari> gmail > attach file

browsed to desktop>TESTfolder

and it worked.... all search files showed up.


Here's what i'd try... test with each step and stop when it works.

create a new Smart Folder. test it.
repair your disk permissions.. APPLICATIONS>UTILITIES>DISK UTILITY. test it.
Installing the 10.5.5 combo update on apple.com/support. test it.
Create a new user SYSTEM PREFs>USERS>plus button(bottom left)
Create a test folder. test it.

if ALL that doesn't work... i'd backup and re-install the OS cause you're ****'s wack

Good luck!

 

[SRF]

Working a treat after recreating and repairing permissions! Thanks very much for your help.

 

[3rdfinger]

Working a treat after recreating and repairing permissions! Thanks very much for your help.

i love it when it's that easy!