DiskManager

[j_c_hallgren]

DiskManager_v2.7
-You have to confirm the path before diskmanager is shown (avoids accidental startups)

Thanks! But...having the new folder select may not be ideal either...revised idea:

Could the drop-down jump menu be the initial prompt with 2 addl choices: "Current folder" (actual folder not named so thus flexible) and "Select folder" (which then would invoke the new 'pick your folder'/open thing)? That, with next point, as initial dialog would be desirable, I believe.

-Folders ONLY option.
-Hide items below certain size.

Nice! However...it would be better to be able to make this choice FIRST before any scanning is done...IOW, define your criteria and then begin processing.

-Font type and size is taken from XY's ini now.

Looks great! Thanks again!

[PeterH]

DiskManager_v2.8

-Fixed some calculation errors
-Added status bar & Legends
-Highlight user-settings if they are enabled.

Download:

DiskManager_v2.8.xys

Better than ever! Especially I like the logic of coloring!

But again: a problem. Played around with Hide items. Entered 1 b (instead of 1 bytes) the script started looping Stop and restart didn't help: the b is written to .ini - so I had to delete it there by editor.

Seems you only allow discrete values like bytes, kb, mb, .., but don't make a check if the value entered is allowed? (And should do this *before* saving...)
And I think, b for byte(s) should be allowed? And maybe k, m, g?
Or, for unit, it could be a select-field, only allowing appropiate values - if possible? (Like the 'Jump To')

And the function of Hide items seems to be not ok? I entered 1000 mb, for example, and values like 90,24MB or 791,93MB are not hidden. Oh it's ok when entering 999MB
And values with 'bytes' seem not to function... (Would like 1 b, to suppress lines with Size = '-' or = '0 bytes'.)

But apart from these "Hide items things" I found no problem. And still am impressed.

[Minimax]

First of all this is a very useful script for me. Thank you serendipity.

Some remarks:

1.
I always have to select a folder prior to being able to see the bars.
Why don't you consider the folder of the current active tab as starting point for displaying the graphs?
I have made a user button and it would be desirable to see the bars immediately for this folder when pressing the button.

2.
It would be worthwhile to integrate your functionality directly into XY as additional folder columns.

[serendipity]

Update:
I am working on the next version keeping in mind some of the requests below. Most of them are done for now, but i am fixing few other things before posting the new script.
Thanks for your feedback.

[serendipity]

Thanks for your feedback. Improved some part.

Could the drop-down jump menu be the initial prompt with 2 addl choices: "Current folder" (actual folder not named so thus flexible) and "Select folder" (which then would invoke the new 'pick your folder'/open thing)? That, with next point, as initial dialog would be desirable, I believe.

I now offer one more JUMPTO item called "Browse folders". I did not put current folder because you can get that from the path (which is clickable and breadcrumbed).

-Hide items below certain size. Nice! However...it would be better to be able to make this choice FIRST before any scanning is done...IOW, define your criteria and then begin processing.

Did exactly that. In the ini file set the Key "Preload" to 1 and everytime you start the list will be empty and you can apply your parameters.

Or, for unit, it could be a select-field, only allowing appropiate values - if possible? (Like the 'Jump To')

Good idea, did exactly that.

And the function of Hide items seems to be not ok? I entered 1000 mb, for example, and values like 90,24MB or 791,93MB are not hidden. Oh it's ok when entering 999MB And values with 'bytes' seem not to function... (Would like 1 b, to suppress lines with Size = '-' or = '0 bytes'.)

Yup, was a bug. Fixed

1. I always have to select a folder prior to being able to see the bars.
Why don't you consider the folder of the current active tab as starting point for displaying the graphs?
I have made a user button and it would be desirable to see the bars immediately for this folder when pressing the button.

I added a Key called "Preload" in DiskManager.ini. 0 (default) will load folder without any questions and 1 will let you select the parameters before listing files.

2.
It would be worthwhile to integrate your functionality directly into XY as additional folder columns.

Well, I already asked for such a thing long back, but realized that it might be useful many. So this was in the freezer until XY scripting came along and I made myself this script.

Anyway, DiskManager_v3.0 in my next post.

[serendipity]

DiskManager_v3.0

See previous post for changes.

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DiskManager_v3.0.xys

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[PeterH]

DiskManager_v3.0

See previous post for changes.

Download:

DiskManager_v3.0.xys

In principle
...but here: a new bug report...

- I have selected "0 bytes", and caption says "Hide items < than". But files/directories with "0" or "-" are hidden.

Hey: had written much more, but most, because I didn't understand much entries of JUMP TO. But now I have, and they are great

- half a problem is left: I selected c: by mistake. Lasted very long, (much work to do,) so I pressed ESC. Said "Script terminated by ESC." Clicked OK: same message! OK: same message... Seemed like a loop. But after clicking 1 OK per directory (of c:) it finally terminated.

And a last thing of the interface: I don't like, that I have to click Go after selection of a JUMP TO - I would prefer if it would start automatically after making a selection. Would that be possible?

And some optical: in the bottom row all fields are aligned at bottom - only "Folders Only" is a bit higher. I think it should be shifted down a bit?

[serendipity]

I have selected "0 bytes", and caption says "Hide items < than". But files/directories with "0" or "-" are hidden.

i thought i had set it to 1, easy to fix this.

Hey: had written much more, but most, because I didn't understand much entries of JUMP TO. But now I have, and they are great

Thanks.

- half a problem is left: I selected c: by mistake. Lasted very long, (much work to do,) so I pressed ESC. Said "Script terminated by ESC." Clicked OK: same message! OK: same message... Seemed like a loop. But after clicking 1 OK per directory (of c:) it finally terminated.

Yup, for some reason you have to press and hold escape. Dont know why. And the long time is usually because of too many items or XY still fetching folder sizes. Also depends on your PC speed.

And a last thing of the interface: I don't like, that I have to click Go after selection of a JUMP TO - I would prefer if it would start automatically after making a selection. Would that be possible?

I wanted it that way too, but i think i have to use a javascript function here (which i hate to use). Will see if its possible.

And some optical: in the bottom row all fields are aligned at bottom - only "Folders Only" is a bit higher. I think it should be shifted down a bit?

I'll see if that guy will go down.

[j_c_hallgren]

However...it would be better to be able to make this choice FIRST before any scanning is done...IOW, define your criteria and then begin processing.

Did exactly that. In the ini file set the Key "Preload" to 1 and everytime you start the list will be empty and you can apply your parameters.

I added a Key called "Preload" in DiskManager.ini. 0 (default) will load folder without any questions and 1 will let you select the parameters before listing files.

You'd want to document this option within the XYS (and maybe in INI as well) for those who haven't read this thread...

Another few simple things:
1) While it's nice to have the Size% colored also, I am finding that it can make the nbrs hard to read depending on the colors so maybe another INI switch to disable that coloring and just use it for the graph.
2) I'd use the word 'less' instead of the '<' in the "Hide items < than" as you've mixed symbol & text now and text is easier to see there.
3) The varying nbr of decimal places in size as compared with a consistent 3 places makes reading that column less than ideal...not sure if you can force trailing zeros or not but...if you can...and add punctuation like commas also....and commas in overall sizes at top too!
4) I'd personally prefer a consistent sizing in KB vs mixed MB/KB...that's how I have it defined elsewhere...maybe another INI value?

[PeterH]

- half a problem is left: I selected c: by mistake. Lasted very long, (much work to do,) so I pressed ESC. Said "Script terminated by ESC." Clicked OK: same message! OK: same message... Seemed like a loop. But after clicking 1 OK per directory (of c:) it finally terminated.

Yup, for some reason you have to press and hold escape. Dont know why. And the long time is usually because of too many items or XY still fetching folder sizes. Also depends on your PC speed.

"press and hold ESC"? What's that?
It only can start sending repeated ESCs? That would just be the same I did, but faster?

I'm not sure what exactly happens, when you press ESC - as it can be understood to stop the script, or to stop foldersize calculation, or maybe both? Possibly dependent from the moment you press? (I once had another reaction, but cannot reproduce...)
I think Don should say something about ESC in such a situation?

You're right: the long time was expected.

With the rest of your comments I'm very satisfied!

(Sorry: no time left to comment J_C's post...)

[serendipity]

However...it would be better to be able to make this choice FIRST before any scanning is done...IOW, define your criteria and then begin processing.

Did exactly that. In the ini file set the Key "Preload" to 1 and everytime you start the list will be empty and you can apply your parameters.

I added a Key called "Preload" in DiskManager.ini. 0 (default) will load folder without any questions and 1 will let you select the parameters before listing files.

You'd want to document this option within the XYS (and maybe in INI as well) for those who haven't read this thread...

Another few simple things:
1) While it's nice to have the Size% colored also, I am finding that it can make the nbrs hard to read depending on the colors so maybe another INI switch to disable that coloring and just use it for the graph.

Size % are not colored unless you highlight them. You mean alternatively disable highlight thing in Size % column and just keep the coloring in bars? Then the user-setting Highlight Size (%) between won't make sense. I think i will instead give an option in ini to change the highlight color. OK?

2) I'd use the word 'less' instead of the '<' in the "Hide items < than" as you've mixed symbol & text now and text is easier to see there.

OK.

3) The varying nbr of decimal places in size as compared with a consistent 3 places makes reading that column less than ideal...not sure if you can force trailing zeros or not but...if you can...and add punctuation like commas also....and commas in overall sizes at top too!

Will see if I can change that.

4) I'd personally prefer a consistent sizing in KB vs mixed MB/KB...that's how I have it defined elsewhere...maybe another INI value?

Somewhere down the line i was going to do this. As in the listing will look exactly the same as the way you have it defined in XY.

[j_c_hallgren]

Size % are not colored unless you highlight them. You mean alternatively disable highlight thing in Size % column and just keep the coloring in bars? Then the user-setting Highlight Size (%) between won't make sense. I think i will instead give an option in ini to change the highlight color. OK?

The colors when used for the graph are fine as is, but when the numbers are mixed into that, they become a bit hard to see...maybe a lighter green would be enough (but user colors via INI would be ideal for all)...or...if it's green, then bold the size%?

I also may have misunderstood exactly how it worked as I was using a limited sampling to test.

[eurytos]

Wow!

I just downloaded this and I am blown away! Thank you so much for posting it!!

[serendipity]

Size % are not colored unless you highlight them. You mean alternatively disable highlight thing in Size % column and just keep the coloring in bars? Then the user-setting Highlight Size (%) between won't make sense. I think i will instead give an option in ini to change the highlight color. OK?

The colors when used for the graph are fine as is, but when the numbers are mixed into that, they become a bit hard to see...maybe a lighter green would be enough (but user colors via INI would be ideal for all)...or...if it's green, then bold the size%?

I also may have misunderstood exactly how it worked as I was using a limited sampling to test.

In the next version you can define the color in ini file.

@eurytos: thanks, glad you like it. I use it extensively myself.

[serendipity]

DiskManager_v3.2

-Option in ini file to change the highlight color for "Size (%)" values.
-Changed "Jumpto" menu to "Go..." with better dropdown menu (help from css).
-Added thousands separator to lists and total size (Thanks Jacky!).
-Fixed small bugs.

Thanks for all the feedback.

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