I have a file open in, say, a pdf viewer (or some other application). I want to get the path of the open file as text.
A simple approach to know the files location is to chose "Save As" – the dialogue comes up with the files current location selected.
For pasting a path into such a dialogue, I can do cmd-shift-G, but the text box that appears contains the most recent path used this way (not the current files path).
Is there a way to access the path (as text) of a file open in an application?
Best Answer
You can create small Apple Script and save it as an app.
Place this app on the Dock (easier to use). Then inside your pdf viewer you have small file icon on the top title bar -> drag it on top of the newly created app. With this, file path will be copied to the pasteboard.