Paper folders
Paper folders
I am brand new to XYPLORER. Just downloaded it. I am confused about Paper Folders, how to create them and how you would use one. Any help getting me to some good explanation will be greatly appreciated.
Re: Paper folders
Execute this from the address bar:
You can put whatever list of files / folders into them, regardless of their origin. A lot of scripts use this feature...
rtfm "idh_paperfolders.htm";
You can put whatever list of files / folders into them, regardless of their origin. A lot of scripts use this feature...
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Re: Paper folders
A simple example.
We have a script which calls the Everything search tool
and stores the results into a text file.
This text file is then opened as Paper folder which displays all the found files and dirs
like a normal XY pane.
We have a script which calls the Everything search tool
and stores the results into a text file.
This text file is then opened as Paper folder which displays all the found files and dirs
like a normal XY pane.
Windows 11 Home x64 Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3447)
Portable XYplorer (actual version, including betas)
Everything 1.5.0.1371a (x64), Everything Toolbar 1.3.3, Listary Pro 6.3.0.73
Portable XYplorer (actual version, including betas)
Everything 1.5.0.1371a (x64), Everything Toolbar 1.3.3, Listary Pro 6.3.0.73
Re: Paper folders
I can create a paper folder that displays all the contents of a folder. But it is static. Is it possible to make it dynamic so it always shows the current contents?
Re: Paper folders
And what would be the difference then to just simply display that folder in a tab?
Ralph
(OS: W11 22H2 Home x64 - XY: Current beta - Office 2019 32-bit - Display: 1920x1080 @ 125%)
(OS: W11 22H2 Home x64 - XY: Current beta - Office 2019 32-bit - Display: 1920x1080 @ 125%)
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Re: Paper folders
Maybe not a single folder, but the result of a quicksearch of multiple folders. I have this use case as well.
I wrote a script to run the quicksearch and refresh the paperfolder text file, which I run on demand.
It's sort of a cache for Quicksearch, so that you don't have to run the full search esp. if you know there weren't any updates. Would be nice to have native quicksearch caching tho.
I wrote a script to run the quicksearch and refresh the paperfolder text file, which I run on demand.
It's sort of a cache for Quicksearch, so that you don't have to run the full search esp. if you know there weren't any updates. Would be nice to have native quicksearch caching tho.
Re: Paper folders
The refresh of a larger tree for a Paper folder is only a few seconds if using the Everything script.
There is no need for any caching in this case.
There is no need for any caching in this case.
Windows 11 Home x64 Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3447)
Portable XYplorer (actual version, including betas)
Everything 1.5.0.1371a (x64), Everything Toolbar 1.3.3, Listary Pro 6.3.0.73
Portable XYplorer (actual version, including betas)
Everything 1.5.0.1371a (x64), Everything Toolbar 1.3.3, Listary Pro 6.3.0.73
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- Posts: 205
- Joined: 27 May 2014 05:24
Re: Paper folders
Sure, but Everything doesn't have access to XY's tags and labels for filtering. So only some searches can be delegated to ES.
In any case, native support would always be better in terms of streamlined workflow.
While the everything script is useful, it is certainly a workaround, with a few steps that could be eliminated if it was native in XY.
In any case, native support would always be better in terms of streamlined workflow.
While the everything script is useful, it is certainly a workaround, with a few steps that could be eliminated if it was native in XY.