Here's where to get the crash course in Quicksilver... gradually increase the kinds of things I know how to do for productivity... eh?
Link: 43 Folders: Quicksilver: Setup & Troubleshooting .
Quicksilver: Setup & Troubleshooting
[n.b.: this post has been updated to reflect the release of version B32r2. --2004-11-06 15:35 PST]
Since there's new folks moving to Quicksilver all the time, I thought I'd post some more starter tips if you're following along here. If you have questions about stuff not working as described, doublecheck your setup and the tips below.
Read the Quickstart Guide
Always use the latest version of Quicksilver, available here
Read Dan Dickinson's really great tutorial on setting up and orienting yourself with Quicksilver.
This is the post that got me to try Quicksilver, and it's excellent.
Note that some of the items discussed in the tutorial (including some Appearance prefs) have moved around in recent releases
Update 2005-02-23 07:11:33 - Dan also has created an excellent intermediate tutorial I can highly recommend.
Get comfortable with all your options in the Prefrences box.
As of v. B32r2, most of the configuration options (including catalogs and triggers) have been consolidated into the tabbed Preferences box
To get to Preferences:
Invoke Quicksilver (Control-Spacebar, by default)
Type Command-, (that's a comma)
To use many of the tips metioned on 43 Folders, you need to run in "Beta mode"
While slightly more adventurous than "Stable" mode, Beta shouldn't give you much worse problems than an occasional crash. YMMV.
Beta mode can be enabled under "Preferences > Application > Feature Mode" where you select "Enable Advanced Features > Beta"
Load up on plug-ins, which are all here
Quicksilver's main application provides a core of basic functionality; the plug-ins are the sexy bits that let you integrate with other applications and services
Browse the list for any apps or services that you use, and install any others that look interesting to you
If you're running in Beta mode, note that extra plug-ins may be available (but are filtered out of the standard plug-in page).
Go to "Preferences > Plug-ins"
Click the little gear menu
Select "Download More Plug-ins"
This will take you to the plug-ins web page, with extra, beta-compatible plug-ins revealed
Install or download the plug-ins you want
Important: If something is not working the way it's described in a post, chances are good you're missing a necessary plug-in
Make sure you've set up and enabled the right Catalogs for what you want to do
View and add to Catalogs by going to "Preferences > Catalog"
For more on getting started or to learn more about Quicksilver, check out other resources:
Good introductions to Quicksilver
The Apple Blog » Quicksilver Changes Everything
quicksilver:what_is_quicksilver [docs]
This 43f post introducing QS to new users
All posts in our 43F Quicksilver category
Quicksilver Documentation Wiki
Quicksilver Forums
Quicksilver IRC channel
Nov 05, 2004 at 11:00 in OS X, Quicksilver, Tips | Permalink
