PrefEdit 4.3: A Powerful Preference Editor for macOS
PrefEdit is an application that allows you to manage nearly all aspects of the preference system contained in every macOS installation. It can display and edit all settings that are effective for your user account, as well as browse and modify property list files (plists), which are the technical means used by macOS to store user preference settings and other data.
PrefEdit 4.3
PrefEdit was the first preference editor ever published for Mac OS X, and it has become one of the most advanced preference management applications for macOS available today. It is useful for both software developers and end users who want to have full access to each and every aspect of preference settings for the system and applications.
Features of PrefEdit 4.3
PrefEdit 4.3 is the latest version of the application, released in October 2019. It has added full support for macOS 10.15 Catalina, and removed legacy technology that is no longer compatible with the new operating system. The new minimum operating system requirement is macOS 10.12 Sierra.
Some of the features of PrefEdit 4.3 are:
It can visualize the complete search path and priority of user default settings, exactly imitating the view each macOS application has on the preferences database.
It can display and edit all files compliant with Apple's plist standard, including binary, XML, and JSON formats.
It can import and export preference settings from and to XML property list files or plain text files.
It can create backups of preference settings and restore them at any time.
It can compare different versions of preference settings and highlight the differences.
It can search for preference settings by name, value, or type.
It can validate preference settings for correctness and consistency.
It can monitor changes in the preferences database in real time.
It can access hidden or protected preference settings that are normally not visible or editable by users.
How to Use PrefEdit 4.3
To use PrefEdit 4.3, you need to download the product from [Bresink], the developer's website, and purchase a license for unrestricted usage. The license fee is 14.99 (including VAT) per computer. You can also test the product before you buy it, but some features will be disabled or limited in the trial mode.
Once you have installed PrefEdit 4.3 on your Mac, you can launch it from the Applications folder or the Dock. You will see a window with two tabs: Preferences Domain Browser and Property List Browser.
The Preferences Domain Browser shows you all the preferences domains that are effective for your user account, organized by categories such as System, Applications, Frameworks, etc. You can select any domain to see its contents in a table view, where you can edit the values of individual settings or add new ones. You can also use the toolbar buttons to import, export, backup, restore, compare, search, or validate preferences domains.
The Property List Browser shows you all the property list files that are accessible on your Mac, organized by folders such as Preferences, Application Support, Caches, etc. You can select any file to see its contents in a tree view, where you can edit the values of individual keys or add new ones. You can also use the toolbar buttons to import, export, backup, restore, compare, search, or validate property list files.
Conclusion
PrefEdit 4.3 is a powerful and versatile application that lets you manage nearly all aspects of the preference system contained in every macOS installation. It can display and edit all settings that are effective for your user account, as well as browse and modify property list files (plists), which are the technical means used by macOS to store user preference settings and other data.
PrefEdit 4.3 is useful for both software developers and end users who want to have full access to each and every aspect of preference settings for the system and applications. It is compatible with macOS 10.12 Sierra or later, and it costs 14.99 (including VAT) per computer.
If you want to learn more about PrefEdit 4.3, you can visit the [developer's website], where you can find more information, screenshots, download links, purchase options, and a manual. You can also read this [comprehensive guide] on how to use PrefEdit 4.3 to inspect and edit all preference settings and property list files for OS X applications.
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