quick find search window (like vista / 7 explorer has)

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noir
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quick find search window (like vista / 7 explorer has)

Post by noir »

i would like a quick search feature similar to how web browsers / newer windows explorer have (next to the address bar), could this be possible to add as a menu item?

serendipity
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Re: quick find search window (like vista / 7 explorer has)

Post by serendipity »

Do you mean the search should happen on the fly, without you pressing the enter key? or do you simply want a text window to type your search?
If its the latter, then you can use the address bar or goto (ctrl+G).
Start with ? and then type your search term.

avsfan
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Re: quick find search window (like vista / 7 explorer has)

Post by avsfan »

Does this thread http://www.xyplorer.com/xyfc/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3400 describe what you're looking for? There is already a bit of discussion there, but maybe you're looking for something different...

I would love to see the incremental search (find-as-you-type) capability like firefox has...

noir
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Re: quick find search window (like vista / 7 explorer has)

Post by noir »

well either on the fly or type + enter / global find / last search folder (on in the info panel) / current dir ..etc, really i cant put any option down, i think have a dedicated setting page for find options, lets face it XYPlorer has one of the best find features of any program and i think it should be improved even more, i use the find option more than anything. so anything to make it quicker would be nice.
my computer has drives E: | F: | G:| I: | C: | D: | H: | Z: (4 tb) so you can see why i use search alot

also i still wish there was a way to clear search history / paths ..etc, it also really can fill up the ini file with entry's, maybe its time to switch it over to a dedicated file.

tabbing with search results is a problem too since it has to re-search everything you click on / off it (although its faster then the first search).

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Re: quick find search window (like vista / 7 explorer has)

Post by j_c_hallgren »

noir wrote:tabbing with search results is a problem too since it has to re-search everything you click on / off it (although its faster then the first search).
You know that "search results caching" is on the "roadmap", right? I presume that would address this issue.
Still spending WAY TOO much time here! But it's such a pleasure helping XY be a treasure!
(XP on laptop with touchpad and thus NO mouse!) Using latest beta vers when possible.

Ysl
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Re: quick find search window (like vista / 7 explorer has)

Post by Ysl »

You know that "search results caching" is on the "roadmap"
I REALLY look forward for this !

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