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Complete newb to ConnectMeNow (and SMB in general) with "Reveal in Finder" question
I was able to get one NAS mounted (I have two), but it doesn't show in Finder. I have to go to the menubar to "reveal in Finder" but it shows up grayed out with the internal directories/folders visible. However, once I close that window it's hidden again. Is there a way to mount it and have it stay visible in Finder?
Thanks
edit to add: If I navigate through Finder (my old way of mounting it) it seems to mount, but I have no idea how that relates to the mounted drive via ConnectMeNow. Almost seems as though it's mounted twice. When I mount through Finder, it shows up in the sidebar. When I mount via ConnectMeNow and "Reveal in Finder" it doesn't. I'm really confused.
edit to add2: The NAS in question has a volume name that is the same as the NAS, and the Volume has directories under it. In retrospect this may have created some confusion on my part (wasn't NAS proficient when I set it up...still not really). When I "reveal in finder" it skips the Volume level and goes right to the directories (doesn't really bother me).
edit to add3: When I go to "Network" under the computer name I see one NAS connected (not the one I'm setting up in ConnectMeNow) and one drive that appears to me unmounted (the one I AM setting up). Yet ConnectMeNow is showing it mounted. I'm really confusedx2.
edit to add4: Read the main ConnectMeNow page and it described going to "/Volumes/" to see all connected drives, but I don't see the ConnectMeNow-mounted drive there. I'm really confusedx3.
First off, I'm not a Finder user, so I may not be aware of tricks other may know.
In Finder, the mounted server should appear under "locations".
Oddly enough the actual share will then be found under that server.
(you can find the setting here: Finder -> Settings -> Sidebar -> Connected Servers)
On that note:
I found ForkLift (one time fee - I've used my license for 3 years already without extra costs) and PathFinder (subscription model - not what I'd want to use) to be MUCH better than Finder and they both do show the share right away (my share example is called "AllShares"). Other free utilities may do the same, but so far I haven't found one I'd like (not a "commander" fan).
Tip: you can make the mounted share automatically visible on your desktop (Finder -> Settings -> General):
Not the perfect answer, but I hope it helps.
edit to add4: Read the main ConnectMeNow page and it described going to "/Volumes/" to see all connected drives, but I don't see the ConnectMeNow-mounted drive there. I'm really confusedx3.
If the API is used (so not the commandline option) then macOS creates a directory for a given share in /Volumes/.
Note: Some times I use a directory in my home directory to mount specific shares using the commandline mountstyle. As you probably already figured, you can do this with the API (system call) mountstyle as well. Just drag the shared foler into Favorites in Finder.
If I navigate through Finder (my old way of mounting it) it seems to mount, but I have no idea how that relates to the mounted drive via ConnectMeNow. Almost seems as though it's mounted twice. When I mount through Finder, it shows up in the sidebar. When I mount via ConnectMeNow and "Reveal in Finder" it doesn't. I'm really confused.
The Eject icon next to the share indicates its mounted.
