Assign Insert key to (de)select files

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jupe wrote: 18 Jun 2022 00:45 Assuming default settings, should be able to with Shift+Down for first selection, then Ctrl+Down to next group then Ctrl+Space then Ctrl+Shift+Down
Yes, that's how it works here in File Explorer (win 8.1). But the Ctrl+Shift+Down part does not seem to work in XY. I'll repair that.

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Works for me in XY, Win10.

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Gosh, I should not post before the 2nd coffee. Now it works here too. :whistle:

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@jupe thanks!

@admin I'm still wondering what Ctrl+Shift+Space is reserved for? It does not select anything and I cannot assign it for anything. Any particular reason why it does not work the way it does in Explorer?

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Is there any difference to Shift+Space in Explorer? I don't see any?

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Shift+Space is fine, but Ctrl+Shift+Space does absolutely nothing here.

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I know. Question is: What does Ctrl+Shift+Space in File Explorer?

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It allows to select separate intervals: it selects all the items from the last selected one but not deselecting anything else (unlike shift+space).
Ctrl+Shift+Space
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Re: Assign Insert key to (de)select files

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admin wrote: 17 Jun 2022 19:30 I went for this (next beta):

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SelectOldSchool=1
No mention in the change log, it's too weird.
So where and how do I set this tweak?

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FAQ How to tweak.
Ralph :)
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Re: Assign Insert key to (de)select files

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raraz wrote: 18 Jun 2022 13:31
admin wrote: 17 Jun 2022 19:30 I went for this (next beta):

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SelectOldSchool=1
No mention in the change log, it's too weird.
So where and how do I set this tweak?
After updating to the newest beta, close XY
and edit xyplorer.ini
Search for SelectOldSchool and set it to SelectOldSchool=1
Windows 11 Home x64 Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3374)
Portable XYplorer (actual version, including betas)
Everything 1.5.0.1371a (x64), Everything Toolbar 1.3.2, Listary Pro 6.3.0.69

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Re: Assign Insert key to (de)select files

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v23.20.0107 - 2022-06-20 12:49
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    ! List: Extended multi-selection by keyboard did not work as in File Explorer. Fixed. 
      Now it works like this (pivot is the last explicitly selected single item by 
      Ctrl+Click or Ctrl+Space):
      - Shift+Space: Select all from the last pivot to here; remove all other selections.
      - Ctrl+Shift+Space: Select all from the last pivot to here; keep all other selections.
...
Nice!

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Yeah, thanks for your research. :tup:

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