Folder View Settings Script

[hermhart]

Is there a way to run a script with Folder View Settings?

I am trying to figure out if I can sort specifically named folders in a certain way and have them scroll to the bottom of the list.

[jupe]

FVS can save sort order, but not scroll to bottom, but you can achieve both tasks via:

Configuration | General | Custom Event Actions >> Changing Locations

[hermhart]

That is a great suggestion. I hadn't thought of that, and will be looking into it. Thank you!

[hermhart]

If you don't mind, I have one more question pertaining to what I found. I have the following script I created and put it in:
Custom Event Actions > Changing Locations > After browsing a folder

Strange thing is, if I put it in the CEA, it runs, but still puts the focus on the file at the top. If I run it as a standalone script, it puts the focus on the file at the bottom like I want. Any ideas on why running the same script is giving me two different results?

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 if (<curfolder> == "Pictures") {
    sortby m, a;
    topindex(b, a);  //scroll to the bottom of the list
    sel -1, , 1;     //select the last item in the list
    sel;             //deselect all
    focus L;
 }

[jupe]

It might work more reliably in "After Painting the file list" event.

PS: topindex wouldn't be necessary when also using sel -1, or you could use it instead of the 2 sel lines depending on your requirements.

[hermhart]

Thank you so much, it worked!

[RalphM]

Is it just me?
Wouldn't it make more sense to "sortby m, d;" and have the top item selected automatically.
My brain must be wired differently as i never understood why the newest item should be at the bottom of any list.

[hermhart]

For the particular folder that I am working with, I just prefer everything to be in that order.