Automate "Open With" Command?

[modene1]

Hi folks,

I regularly edit pics using Gimp, but it drives me crazy when I have to right-click Open With Gimp every time.

The default is Preview for images which is what I prefer as I use that too, hence having to Open With.

I've looked into Automater thinking that this might help but I can't seem to make it happen.

What I"m looking for is an ability that allows me to:

1. Select a file
2. Cmd-<letter> (which automatically opens the file with Gimp)

Any suggestions?
Many thanks,
Mark

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[chabig]

I'd suggest one of three ways, depending upon what you want:

If you want a keyboard shortcut: Make yourself a small Automator quick action to open the selected Finder items in Gimp. That quick action will appear in the Services menu. If you want a keyboard shortcut for it, set one in System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts.

If you want a Finder toolbar button: Use Automator to make a small AppleScript app that opens the selected Finder items in Gimp. Save the app somewhere in your Home folder and command-option drag it into your Finder toolbar for single click availability.

If you aren't comfortable with Automator and are happy dragging files onto a toolbar icon, just drag the Gimp app into your Finder toolbar. Then drag files onto it to open them in Gimp.

For reference, see:
https://www.lifewire.com/add-files-folder-and-apps-to-finder-toolbar-2260869
https://www.simplehelp.net/2015/09/01/how-to-use-finder-to-create-a-workflow/

 

[modene1]

I'd suggest one of three ways, depending upon what you want:

If you want a keyboard shortcut: Make yourself a small Automator quick action to ope the selected Finder items in Gimp. That quick action will appear in the Services menu. If you want a keyboard shortcut for it, set one in System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts.

Outstanding response! Thanks so much.

It took me ages but I finally figured out how to do this one.