Virtual Folder
Posted: 27 Nov 2024 03:07
Hi
I set up a virtual folder for recently opened items on my D-drive as follows:
vi: D: |d| :<get list_recentlyopenedfiles> // "Recent Files"
This seemed to work, however, I am getting some files that were allegedly modified on 1 January 1601. They appear to be files I opened in last couple days. When I try to open them there is no response. After clicking on them a few times, they correct their date??
I don't want to sound critical, but I am a sole practicing lawyer and from time to time I try out different software to see if it makes things more efficient for me.
When I saw the features of XYplorer I was very impressed.
I must say though that the help pages in some sections are not very helpful. I had assumed there would be detailed explanation of different facilities. I struggled to find any syntax lists or other substantive guidance to help me with commands to set up virtual folders and I had to waste hours and hours of time trying out different options. While that may be great for people who have a lot of time on their hands or who do this for a living, I am trying to run a legal business not a software programming business.
For, example, in the help section on virtual folders, there is no explanation of the order of various commands - do you put D: at the beginning or end? Do you put |d| at beginning or end? Where is a list of available switches? where is a list of available commands? Again, I don't want to seem over-critical as XY has worked well for me thus far and clearly a lot of work has gone into its development. It's just that when you want to try to customise, you are told it can be done, but the information a non-programmer like me needs to carry out those customisations seems lacking.[img][/img]
I set up a virtual folder for recently opened items on my D-drive as follows:
vi: D: |d| :<get list_recentlyopenedfiles> // "Recent Files"
This seemed to work, however, I am getting some files that were allegedly modified on 1 January 1601. They appear to be files I opened in last couple days. When I try to open them there is no response. After clicking on them a few times, they correct their date??
I don't want to sound critical, but I am a sole practicing lawyer and from time to time I try out different software to see if it makes things more efficient for me.
When I saw the features of XYplorer I was very impressed.
I must say though that the help pages in some sections are not very helpful. I had assumed there would be detailed explanation of different facilities. I struggled to find any syntax lists or other substantive guidance to help me with commands to set up virtual folders and I had to waste hours and hours of time trying out different options. While that may be great for people who have a lot of time on their hands or who do this for a living, I am trying to run a legal business not a software programming business.
For, example, in the help section on virtual folders, there is no explanation of the order of various commands - do you put D: at the beginning or end? Do you put |d| at beginning or end? Where is a list of available switches? where is a list of available commands? Again, I don't want to seem over-critical as XY has worked well for me thus far and clearly a lot of work has gone into its development. It's just that when you want to try to customise, you are told it can be done, but the information a non-programmer like me needs to carry out those customisations seems lacking.[img][/img]