Mac 101: Spring-loaded folders

Anybody got an easy way to drag a file UP one level in the directory hierarchy?

Don't forget that if you're dragging a file from a window that has a bunch of other windows behind it obstructing it, you can drag it to a hot corner to activate expose', which will spring load the window you hover over and allow you to proceed, or hit a hot corner to go to the desktop and drop it in a folder there.

I LOVE drag and drop with hot corners.

I wish it would work with folders i put on the sidebar though.
Also, I want the window shade effect back!

For everyone who's saying you can hit spacebar for the instant-spring...it *is* in the post, if you read that last paragraph :)

ALSO YOU CAN HIT SPACE BAR FOR INSTANT SPRING

This also works nicely when you want to drag a file into a folder that's located in an open window, but whose icon is hidden by your current Finder window.

Drag the file into the open window, which brings it to the front. You can then drop it in the previously-hidden destination folder. Or wait for that one to open...

also you can hit "space bar" when moused over the folder with the icon you are dragging and it will cause it to instantly spring.

Well it can be a problem if you need to move it through a whole hierarchy...windows popping up and when you make a mistake it becomes confusing and holding the mouse button is annoying.

I'd rather see a better way of switching folders in the Finder (e.g an addressbar that can be edited, or horizontal breadcrumb navigation on top) and most of all: CUT / PASTE! (or better naming: grab file...release file...)

Better yet, hit spacebar while hovering a file over a folder for instant springing action.

Additional tips: The delay time can be changed via Finder's preferences. Also, if you drag your item out of a folder that's been spring loaded, it will automatically close.