What the AirDrop zone in the NotchStar shelf does
The AirDrop zone is the left half of the Shelf tab. Drop one or more files on it and NotchStar opens the macOS AirDrop picker with those files attached. It is a send button you drop onto. It does not keep, copy or move anything.
How it differs from the shelf zone
| AirDrop zone (left) | Shelf zone (right) | |
|---|---|---|
| Keeps the file | No | Yes, until you quit |
| What a drop does | Opens the AirDrop picker | Adds an icon |
| Border while hovering | Accent colour tint, pulsing icon | Solid accent border |
Both zones react as soon as a file hovers over them, so you can see where it will land before you let go.
What happens after the drop
- NotchStar hands the file locations to the standard macOS sharing service for AirDrop.
- The system picker shows nearby devices.
- You choose a device. The transfer is handled entirely by macOS.
If you close the picker without choosing, nothing is sent and nothing remains in NotchStar.
When to use the other zone
Use the shelf zone when you are not ready to send. Park the file there, then later click the AirDrop button next to the shelf or right click a single icon and choose AirDrop.
Read the step by step in how to AirDrop a file from the notch, or the File Shelf page.
