Named Folder is an INIT. Consequently, you must place it into your System folder in order for it work. Named Folder will not take effect until you next reboot your computer. When it is installed, it alters the Finder's "New Folder" menu command and lets you name a folder before it is created instead of having it automatically named 'Empty Folder'.
WARNING:
Named Folder has been tested only with Finder 6.0 and 6.1, but may (or may not!) work with other versions of the Finder as well.There is no problem using Named Folder with Multifinder.
How to Use It
When you turn the computer on, with Named Folder in the System File, you will see an Icon appear that looks like a file cabinet. This is to let you know that Named Folder is being installed. If you have the Shift key depressed while you power up, then Named Folder will not install, and you will see the same icon with a cross in it to let you know that Named Folder did not install itself.
After installing Named Folder, the Finder will behave just as it always has until you select "New Folder" from the Finder's Edit Menu. Then, instead of just having a new folder entitled "Empty Folder" appear in your active directory, you will see a dialog box that requests a name for the new folder. Type in the name for the folder, and Click on the 'Ok' button (or press either of the Return or Enter keys). You will get a folder having that name and it will be inserted in its proper alphabetic position in the directory.
If you just click on 'Ok' without entering anything, then the normal Finder activity will take place and you will get a folder named 'Empty Folder'.
Named Folder insists that you enter a name that is acceptable to the Finder. This means that you can not use colons in your name; Named Folder will automatically change them into dashes - just like the Finder does. Also you can not use names that are more than 31 characters long. If you attempt to do so, Named Folder will beep at you and refuse to accept any character after the 31st.
Turning It Off
To turn off "Named Folder", simply remove it from your system folder and reboot your Macintosh.
This little utility is FREE. You may distribute it freely as long as you do not modify it in any way and include this documentation.
