Extended Hardlink Support

[ReviewPilot]

Hi,
I'm referring to this discussions/topics:
http://www.xyplorer.com/xyfc/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2612
http://88.191.26.34/XYwiki/index.php/Clipboard

j_c_hallgren mentioned this tool here (hardlink shell extension):
http://schinagl.priv.at/nt/hardlinkshel ... llext.html

As u now implemented Hardlink copy/paste support also, I'd wish u could probably add one neat feature:
It's the feature called "HardLink Clones" on Hermann's page. It will allow me to copy a folder/folderstructure, and I can paste it as hardlink (well, it just copies the folder structure, but all files included will be hardlinks - fine, isn't it?)

What do u think, Don? You would have to add it under "Paste special" (well U know that!)

Have a nice day,
ReviewPilot

[admin]

I think this is the perfect job for a shell extension. Isn't Hermann's good enough?

[ReviewPilot]

I think this is the perfect job for a shell extension. Isn't Hermann's good enough?

damn you are fast.
well it is.

just thought, when u have some free time , as u have added hardlink support, this would be a nice additional add. But I can happily live with Hermanns RMB-options (although not working so good in the XY list view like they do in Windows explorer)

[ReviewPilot]

Hey Don,

I recently found that WindowsExplorer shows Hardlinked files different from "standard" files.
I find this very useful, as it gives me a good hint for handling these.

Do u think this would be possible in any future version?

hardlinked.jpg

Greets from ReviewPilot

[admin]

Hey Don,

I recently found that WindowsExplorer shows Hardlinked files different from "standard" files.

Not here.

AFAIK, there is no difference between "Hardlinked files" and "standard" files!

[Muroph]

[Not here.

AFAIK, there is no difference between "Hardlinked files" and "standard" files!

that's right.
it must be some 3rd party app doing it.
at least on xp.

btw, can xy create junctions?
just checking, since i use ntfs link for that.

[admin]

[Not here.

AFAIK, there is no difference between "Hardlinked files" and "standard" files!

that's right.
it must be some 3rd party app doing it.
at least on xp.

btw, can xy create junctions?
just checking, since i use ntfs link for that.

No, not create. But show the target in file info tips, and color them.

[ReviewPilot]

Hey Don,

I recently found that WindowsExplorer shows Hardlinked files different from "standard" files.

Not here.

AFAIK, there is no difference between "Hardlinked files" and "standard" files!

uhh ok it's from the cited "Link Shell Extension":
"Link Shell Extension has built in overlay icons for junctions and hardlinks."
...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\LinkShellExtension\Hardlink Icon

Too bad these icon display is not supported in XY GUI. I guess it's not ur fault..?



Also concerning RMB-context menu, only support in WindowsExplorer:
In Windows 2000 and XP Hardlinks can also be dropped via an Action button click in the "white space" of Windows Explorer's right pane and choosing Drop HardLink from the popup menu. It should be noted this feature is only guaranteed to work in Windows Explorer; many Explorer replacements implement an application specific white space action menu that is not readily accessible from general purpose shell extensions such as LSE.

Can we get access to that shell extension features?

[admin]

Hey Don,

I recently found that WindowsExplorer shows Hardlinked files different from "standard" files.

Not here.

AFAIK, there is no difference between "Hardlinked files" and "standard" files!

uhh ok it's from the cited "Link Shell Extension":
"Link Shell Extension has built in overlay icons for junctions and hardlinks."
...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\LinkShellExtension\Hardlink Icon

Too bad these icon display is not supported in XY GUI. I guess it's not ur fault..?

Did you try to switch on "Show icon overlays"?

[ReviewPilot]

Did you try to switch on "Show icon overlays"?

nope,
u see I'm not used to all your neat stuff implemented. works now.

PS: I have added sth to the above post.

[admin]

PS: I have added sth to the above post.

Answer is no. XY supports hardlink creation natively. (in menu paste special)