Creating new files in XYplorer
Creating new files in XYplorer
In Windows Explorer, you can click "File," or right click in a folder, and create a new Word, Excell or other document. I can't figure out how to do this in XYplorer.
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In XYplorer its called "New Items", its a revolutionary feature. Find out why from the XYWiki:angelique wrote:In Windows Explorer, you can click "File," or right click in a folder, and create a new Word, Excell or other document. I can't figure out how to do this in XYplorer.
http://88.191.26.34/XYwiki/index.php/New_Items
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So, that is one of the many many features I really love.serendipity wrote: In XYplorer its called "New Items", its a revolutionary feature.
It saves me so much time every time I use it...
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I'll add it to the Tips...CitizenD wrote:Wow - I've been using XYPlorer for months and had no idea of this little gem.
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Re-activating this as it's perfectly related to my question:
So just how does one create a brand new file of type 'whatever' that WinExpl already has as an option on its "New" sub-menu?
Using New Items presumes you have something of a model file that you wish to use, but if you wish to start with a brand new file, it seems that one must either start the related appl and then initiate a new file that way, or use WinExpl, neither of which is that great...
So just how does one create a brand new file of type 'whatever' that WinExpl already has as an option on its "New" sub-menu?
Using New Items presumes you have something of a model file that you wish to use, but if you wish to start with a brand new file, it seems that one must either start the related appl and then initiate a new file that way, or use WinExpl, neither of which is that great...
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The WinExpl "New" menu is not present in XY. It is created based on registry entries done by certain installed applicaitons. I most cases it just creates a 0 byte dummy with the right extension. You can do the same in XY by Ctrl+Shift+N and changing the extension manually. It's bit less comfortable but you have far more possibilities. WinExpl only offers a dozen or so on my system (and there's no interface to configure that list).j_c_hallgren wrote:Re-activating this as it's perfectly related to my question:
So just how does one create a brand new file of type 'whatever' that WinExpl already has as an option on its "New" sub-menu?
Using New Items presumes you have something of a model file that you wish to use, but if you wish to start with a brand new file, it seems that one must either start the related appl and then initiate a new file that way, or use WinExpl, neither of which is that great...
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Yo, smart!Pagat wrote:I just created those "New" files from within Windows Explorer into XYplorers "New Items" folder. Now i have exactly those files that i need from Explorers "New"-list in XYplores "New items" list too.
This thread inspired me to think about a new UDC category "New" (Create new file or folder with specified name), that supports variables like <curdir> and <dyyyymmdd>. Option: File // Folder. Maybe an additional text field "Clone from:" where you can define some existing item just like it works in the New Items menu.
Anybody interested?
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Yes.
You might want to look at New file Wizard from Qunomsoft http://www.qunomsoft.com/nf_index.htm . The templates are similar to XY's but there may be something there that triggers off an idea in your head.
You might want to look at New file Wizard from Qunomsoft http://www.qunomsoft.com/nf_index.htm . The templates are similar to XY's but there may be something there that triggers off an idea in your head.
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You mean something specific? I don't want ot bloat the interface more than necessary, and keep the advanced power in the scripting/syntax/variables. Keep the hardcore hard!Gandolf wrote:Yes.
You might want to look at New file Wizard from Qunomsoft http://www.qunomsoft.com/nf_index.htm . The templates are similar to XY's but there may be something there that triggers off an idea in your head.
In the meantime it came to my sleepy mind that this new "New" UDC will also serve an old idea of mine called "Copy Here"! Like this: If you define a clone source but no new name, then the name of the clone source will be taken. Nobody understood that, no problem. Here is why I like it: I often need a fresh copy of XYplorer.exe right here (the folder where I am currently). Now, with a "New"-UDC simply clone-pointing to my main XY-application-path I just press, say, "Ctrl+4" and a fresh copy is created where I am. VERY cool!
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Why didn't I think of that?admin wrote:Yo, smart!Pagat wrote:I just created those "New" files from within Windows Explorer into XYplorers "New Items" folder. Now i have exactly those files that i need from Explorers "New"-list in XYplores "New items" list too.
Ok...so to help others out in future, I've just updated the NewItems section in wiki with an Info Tip about this method...Thanks, Pagat!
Still spending WAY TOO much time here! But it's such a pleasure helping XY be a treasure!
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(XP on laptop with touchpad and thus NO mouse!) Using latest beta vers when possible.