Create empty copy

[admin]

Just a quickie that I happened to need a lot recently. I creates an empty copy of the currently selected item in the same location, and with a similar name:

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// create empty copy of current item
  if (exists(<curitem>) == 2) {
    new("<curname>", "dir", , "r");
  } else {
    new("<curname>", "file", , "r");
  }

PS: hmmm, looking at that code now I think we could use a variable <curtype> to return drive, folder/dir, or file.

[Theo]

This appears to be exactly what I'm looking for, but I get the following error when using it...

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1    C:\Program Files (x86)\XYplorer v15\Data\Scripts\create_empty_file.xys

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I copied the script to a text file and gave it an xys extension. I then put it in the Scripts folder. I made a Custom Toolbar Button with C:\Program Files (x86)\XYplorer v15\Data\Scripts\create_empty_file.xys in the On left click: line.

Am I missing something?

[admin]

The "On left click:" expects a script, not the path of a script file.

Either
- paste the script directly into the field (use the Edit... button right of the field)

Or
- load your script file by pasting this into the field:

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load "C:\Program Files (x86)\XYplorer v15\Data\Scripts\create_empty_file.xys";

[Theo]

Thank you for the quick reply. I actually figured it out on my own after quite a few hours of reading the help file and learning many other things about XYplorer that I didn't know it could do. I wish I could have deleted my post to save you the time replying to me. Sorry about that.

I also found a much easier way to do what I needed to do...

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new(<curbase>);

It was THAT simple!

My entry on the Left click portion of the button...

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load "create_empty_file"

I really love the scripting capability of XYplorer and plan to learn and do more with it now that I found the list of commands and how to use them LOL.

I have another question related to my use of the script, but I'll open a new topic since it's not related to this one.

Thanks again, for the help.

[admin]

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new(<curbase>);

Well, this drops the extension, and it does not work for folders, right? But if you are happy with it, okay.

And welcome to the club!
Don

[Theo]

I haven't tried it with folders - I only need it for files.

Thanks for all the help. This forum is one of the most helpful I have seen anywhere, and quick to reply also. Another thing I like is that you, the developer, is involved. Try using the Logitech and Kaspersky (to some extent) forums for help. Company people are nowhere to be found. I know a lot of users are very knowledgeable, but it's a plus to see the developer involved too. You truly earn and deserve the money to make.