Bluetooth File Exchange
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| Developed by | Apple Computer |
| Latest release | Version 1.7.14 (1.7.14f14) / March 13, 2007 |
| OS | Mac OS X |
| Genre | File exchange utility |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | apple.com/macosx |
Bluetooth File Exchange is a utility that comes with the Mac OS X operating system, used to exchange files to or from a Bluetooth-enabled device. For example, it could be used to send an image to a cellphone, or to receive an image or other document from a PDA.
As of Tiger (OS X 10.4.6), Bluetooth File Exchange supports:
- Receiving files, including multiple selected files
- Sending files
- Creating remote folders
- Navigating into a folder by double clicking
[edit] Limitations
- Cannot get or put folders
- Cannot move items on the remote device
- Keyboard shortcuts such as cmd-↓ to open a folder are not recognised
- Does not provide an AppleScript interface
[edit] Preferences
A preference item (cmd-,) is the default action on launching the app, where a user can choose to:
- Browse (select and view the directories of a remote device)
- Send file (the default)
- Do nothing
[edit] See also
- blued
- Bluetooth Setup Assistant
- BluetoothAudioAgent
- BluetoothUIServer
