How to save search results to a file?

[zBernie]

After performing a search using the search dialog, is there a way to save the search results to a file?

Just to clarify, I've already saved the search parameters as a search template. I'm just looking to save the results to a file. I can output them to a clipboard, then paste the clipboard into a text editor. But is there a way to save directly to a file?

I'm using XYPlorer 17.40 under Windows 10.

-Thanks

[highend]

You could use the Report tab, Current List tab, To File... but the resulting file would contain the data
of all visible columns...

A scripting command on the toolbar / catalog / etc. would work
E.g. if you want to store it in a fixed name in a fixed path:

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writefile("<path to>\Search result.txt", <get ItemsPathNames <crlf>>);

or if you want to select the folder first

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    $folder = inputfolder();
    writefile("$folder\Search result.txt", <get ItemsPathNames <crlf>>);

etc.

[zBernie]

You could use the Report tab, Current List tab, To File... but the resulting file would contain the data
of all visible columns...

A scripting command on the toolbar / catalog / etc. would work
E.g. if you want to store it in a fixed name in a fixed path:

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writefile("<path to>\Search result.txt", <get ItemsPathNames <crlf>>);

or if you want to select the folder first

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    $folder = inputfolder();
    writefile("$folder\Search result.txt", <get ItemsPathNames <crlf>>);

etc.

Ah, the Report tab in the search dialog. Thank you!

[admin]

Note that you can save the results right with the Search Template. Tick "Save search results" in the Search Templates dialog...

Can also be scipted using the new function searchtemplate()...