GoGetIt is a utility that helps get and open applications, files, folders, URLs, etc.
Requires System 7.1 or above with at least 1.7 MB of RAM.
How Does It Work?
Call "GoGetIt" by pressing its hotkeys, "Command", "Control", and "Shift", simultaneously or clicking in its floating window. Type in (or “pop-up”) an application, file, or folder name; if an alias for what is wanted is not found in the "GoGetItƒ" of the preferences folder, GoGetIt will give a prompt to create an alias for future requests. If the text inputted starts with "http://", “www.”, “file://”, "ftp://", or "mailto:", GoGetIt will use the settings found on your computer to do the appropriate action. Text that has been inputted is saved for future reference in the top pop-up menu. The text will be placed in the sixth position and being pushed down as new items are added. The first five items in this menu are stationary and can be modified in GoGetIt’s preferences (see below).
How Do I Change How It Works?
Select the “Preferences...” menu item under the “Edit” menu or in the “Tools” pop-up of the GoGetIt dialog.
-Under the “Recent Items” tab-
Top 5 Aliases:
The five items listed in the preferences window correspond to the first five items in the “Recent” pop-up of the GoGetIt dialog and are editable by key and text/file drag and drop. The topmost line (Item 1) is the default alias to “go get” when GoGetIt first starts up. This default item can be automatically selected by the GoGetIt dialog if there is no response to the dialog within a set number of seconds. Click the “Select Item 1 on Startup” checkbox to toggle this feature on/off; if on, the number of seconds until selection can be edited.
Index of Recent Items:
Use the little up/down arrows to change the number of recent aliases (5 to 25) to be logged in the “Recent” pop-up.
-Under the “Text Input” tab-
Autofill:
Click the “Autofill” checkbox to toggle on/off GoGetIt’s matching of what is typed in its edit boxes with currently available aliases.
Bookmark Naming:
Click the “Bookmark Naming” checkbox to toggle on/off GoGetIt’s asking for info to create a new alias when internet related text is entered into the GoGetIt dialog, i.e. text that starts with "http://", “www.”, "ftp://", or "mailto:", etc. This feature is on by default and is quite handy in creating simple names for often rather long and complicated URLs. If this feature is off URLs will not be saved in the “Recent” pop-up between start-ups of GoGetIt.
-Under the “Activation” tab-
Show/Hide Floater:
Click the “Show Floater” checkbox to open/close GoGetIt’s global floater window. The floater is open by default.
Open GoGetIt Dialog:
This menu allows you to set when the GoGetIt will open its main “GoGetIt” dialog.
Note: Holding down the command key while clicking in the floater will bring GoGetIt front without opening the "GoGetIt" Dialog. Likewise, holding the command key while clicking in the "GoGetIt" dialog will close that dialog while keeping GoGetIt up front.
Activation HotKeys:
This menu allows you to set which keys will bring GoGetIt up front.
Getting The Most Out Of GoGetIt:
Info/Edit For Aliases:
GoGetIt provides easy access to all of your custom aliases through the “Alias List” window. Select the “Alias List...” menu item under the “File” menu or in the “Tools” pop-up of the GoGetIt dialog to open this window. Here your aliases can be edited by name, get path or even deleted. To choose an alias, just click the alias name you are interested in or type its name (path info will show up in the “Gets” box). New aliases can be created by selecting “Create New” or by dragging files or text to the window (see below). Note, all changes to your alias list are automatically updated throughout GoGetIt. For example, if you change the name of an alias that also happens to be the default item in “Preferences” GoGetIt will make the appropriate change.
Creating Multiple Aliases:
Creating multiple aliases is easy with drag and drop. Use the “Alias List” window as mentioned above. Files that are dropped in the actual list of aliases in this window will be automatically aliased by their current name. You can drag as many files as you want and they will all be aliased. GoGetIt will give a prompt if duplicate names are found. Files and text that are dropped outside of this list but within the window will also generate aliases but GoGetIt will ask you give a name for the new alias. URL text drops are automatically detected. Also, email addresses may be dragged from your mail application directly to this window.
Bookmarking:
The bookmarking ability of GoGetIt is perhaps one of my favorite features. If you have “Netscape” or “Explorer” running just click the “Bookmark” button on the GoGetIt dialog - presto a bookmark by custom name. This bookmark creation can also be accomplished by dragging the current page location onto the “Alias List” window.
GoGetIt is shareware:
Registering GoGetIt validates the present and future development of GoGetIt. As a registered owner, you are registered on all copies of GoGetIt and you are automatically registered on all future updates and versions of GoGetIt. That’s right, you only have to register once and if you use several computers you may have a copy of GoGetIt on each for your personal use. Non-commercial users may extend these registration privileges to other members of their home, i.e. family members or roommates, for use within the home.
Registration cost:
$5 Single User License,
$4 per user for 2+ Single User Licenses,
$20 for a Site License,
$30 for a World-Wide License
To Register:
1) Open the Register program located in the folder with GoGetIt.
2) Enter your name, your email address, and the number/type of license you need.
3) Choose payment type.
4) Save or Copy or Print the data from the Register program and send the data to Kagi.
If you use a Credit Card, you may email or fax the data.
Email: Kagi’s email address is sales@kagi.com.
You can either Copy the data from Register and paste into the body of an email message or you can Save the data to a file and you can attach that file to an email message. Payments sent via email are processed within 3 to 4 days. You will receive an email acknowledgment when it is processed.
Fax: Kagi’s fax number is +1 510 652-6589
If you have a fax modem, just Print the data to the Kagi fax number.
If paying with Credit Card, you can email or fax the data to Kagi. Payments sent via fax take up to 10 days and if you provide a correct internet email address you will receive an email acknowledgment.
If you are paying with Cash or USD Check,
Simply Print the data using the Register application and send it with your payment to the address shown on the form, which is:
Kagi
1442-A Walnut Street #392-UZ6G
Berkeley, California 94709-1405 USA
5) If you have any questions/comments you can email me at:
ccmccready@kagi.com. Thank You for registering GoGetIt.
Comments/Credits:
I put an alias for GoGetIt in my disk’s Startup Items folder so that it loads when I start my machine. I also wrote a script to get my e-mail and made its alias the default startup value in GoGetIt. Now I just push the power button go get a snack and when I am back my mail is there. There is a AppleScript Droplet that will make an alias for GoGetIt and place it in the “Startup Items” for you. The droplet is named “MakeAliasInStartupFolder” and was installed in the same folder as GoGetIt. Just drop the GoGetIt application on it and your all set.
A Note On Naming Conventions:
The Mac OS does not support the “:” character in file/folder names. The character is actually used to delineate file paths by name. Consequently, anytime a “:” is typed in a file/folder name the Mac OS types a “-” instead. GoGetIt does the same thing. This process is seamless as URL’s, “mailto:’s, and the like may be asked for through GoGetIt. However, the actual name you give to the alias, even if references a URL, will not contain the “:” character. In other words, if you use a “:” in creating a alias name, the “:” will be replaced with a “-” upon the aliases generation.
Browsers currently supported by GoGetIt include:
Netscape Navigator™ and Netscape Communicator™ - All Versions
Internet Explorer - 2.0 and up.
Development:
GoGetIt was developed using AppleScript and REALbasic including the following Plug-ins:
GoGetIt was tested on a Quadra605 under System 7.6.1 and a Yosemite G3 under System 8.6 using the above mentioned browsers and the following email applications: Outlook Express, Claris Emailer 1.1v3, Mailsmith 1.1, and Eudora Light.
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