Show and Re-Hide Hidden Files in Mac OSx Lion

Show Hidden Files:
defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles YES

Hide Hidden Files:
defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles NO

Relaunch Finder:
killall Finder

(or hold 'alt', right click the finder icon in the dock and select relaunch)

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[JacJavJac]

Any way to hide/show specific folders? The user data folders are driving me nuts in my documents!

[spacemole]

@JacJavJac @JacJavJac I looked into it briefly, as i wanted to make the Library folder visible but the rest to all stay hidden. But i had no luck and went with the alias. There are probably ways to do it, but it will require quite allot of effort as far as i know.

If feel it should be as simple as ticking a box if you get info on a file, but its not =/

[Nooons3000]

Thanks you very much. My brother made my Mac show hidden files and it was really bothering me to see the files considering I have OCD LOL! Thanks again

[spacemole]

@Nooons3000 Glad i could help =]

[BogdansVev0]

thanks bro realy helped me finaly the mother fucker finder is working

[emilerlandsson]

Excellent, this was exactly what I wanted, thanks.

[jonypdx]

Thanks very much, excellent, useful information with nary an ".....Uh........." I'm very grateful.