[G4] Map Return Key to Open

[Alex]

On Saturday, Jul 3, 2004, at 00:07 Canada/Eastern, Tony Gamble wrote:

> Does anybody know of a way to make the [return] key open a file or 
> folder from within the finder window?

Obviously, the answer depends to a large extent on precisely which 
version of the OS you're using. It sounds a little like you're a Win 
user accustomed to this shortcut. As a general rule, when you move to 
another OS it's best to try to customize it as little as possible at 
first, to give yourself a chance to understand its paradigm -- the way 
it's designed to be used. Further, it's probably not a good idea to 
remap the Return key, because it may cause unexpected results elsewhere 
in Finder.

>  [...] Even if an <open> command cannot be mapped to the [return] key, 
> is it possible to map it to another; say, for example, as function > key?

There is a venerable Mac shortcut, which dates back to at least System 
7: cmd-down arrow. And there is logic to it: view a folder in Finder in 
list view, then try to navigate with the cmd-arrows shortcuts -- you'll 
get the point soon. Add the opt key, and you'll get even more 
interesting result -- such as opening a file/folder while closing the 
previous window (cmd-opt-down arrow).

There is a list of keyboard shortcuts in Apple KB article ID 75459. 
Unfortunately, it's neither exhaustive, nor fully detailed. A better 
list is available at 
<http://davespicks.com/writing/programming/mackeys.html>, but I don't 
know if it is complete.

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