Finally, you can cut and paste files in the Finder with moveAddict.
moveAddict is a provides a feature long missing from Finder: the ability to move files using the keyboard. Rather than having to drag and drop a file to move it (which can be awkward to do, requiring two open Finder windows), moveAddict allows you to simply cut the file with a keyboard shortcut, navigate to the destination, and then paste the file.
How it works:
Step 1: Cut. Select the files you want to move and cut them (by using the keyboard shortcut or the menu icon). During this step, moveAddict simply remembers the location of the files, it does not change them in any way. If you forget to paste the files, nothing happens, they are perfectly safe at their original location.
Step 2: Paste. Use the keyboard shortcut or the menu icon to initiate the move. During this step, moveAddict will move the files you cut to the folder you have open.
Plus, a bonus extra feature:
Merge folders. While moving files, if moveAddict detects that you are trying to replace a folder, it lets you choose whether you want to completely replace the folder or merge the two.
cut&paste is built in, just: cmd-c and then cmd-option-v to move instead of copy
Ingo
On:August 21, 2012What you mean is _copy_&paste, Jürgen!
Noel Diego B. Santos
On:August 21, 2012He said it right. Test it.
Andrew K.
On:August 21, 2012Just tested it myself. Command-C'd a file on desktop, went to Documents, pressed Command-Option-V, and it pasted a copy in my documents folder. It did not cut and paste, it copied and pasted. I am on Mountain Lion.
With moveAddict it does work though.
Dave
On:August 21, 2012I just tried both sequences:
cmd+x -> cmd->v (moved the file)
cmd+c -> option-cmd-v (moved the file)
Mountain Lion.
Damien
On:August 21, 2012I don't get it. I tried to cut and paste, but it just made a copy of the file. Does it only work on older versions or something?
geekosupremo
On:August 21, 2012cmd + x = cut
cmd + c = copy.
The paste commands are correct.
Alex
On:August 21, 2012Those of you who are using cmd+c then alt+cmd+v in Finder and the file is copied instead of moved - you're doing something wrong. It's how you do it, and it works. For reference: Apple... http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1343?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
Andrew K.
On:August 21, 2012I don't see anything on that page about Option-Command-V or Alt-Command-V for Finder.
When I try to use Option-Command-V, Finder asks for my password. When I type it in, it copies the item. From my desktop to documents folder.
Alex
On:August 21, 2012That's odd. Could it be that you don't have admin rights on that account? I don't have to verify anything by entering my password.
What if you highlight a file, press cmd+c or go to Edit > Copy. After that, activate the Edit menu and press the option-button, that should change the Paste Item option to Move Item Here. http://osxdaily.com/2011/07/29/cut-and-paste-mac-os-x-lion/
You can also see that in the Edit menu in Finder, there is a greyed out alternative for Cut cmd+x, but I have no idea of how to activate it 
Andrew K.
On:August 21, 2012Wow, it works if I select the menu option. I do have admin rights, yeah. If I hold down option and select the menu item (it changes to Move Item Here), and moves it. When I use the keyboard shortcut it doesn't work. weird.
Thanks for your help.
Alex
On:August 21, 2012Also, merging folders is doable in OS X. This app seems to charge for nothing but native functions...
Jürgen
On:August 21, 2012