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Search with file name lists
Posted: 23 Nov 2025 21:37
by Leo50
Hello
Is there a way to search for files in xyplorer via file lists? For example, there are 50 file names in the list and the corresponding files
should then be searched for and listed in order to move or delete them.
Is something like this possible with xyplorer or with another tool.
I hope I explained it clearly.
I would be very grateful for any help or tips.
Re: Search with file name lists
Posted: 24 Nov 2025 11:31
by Horst
Yes, this can be done in XY and many other file managers.
Use the help, and you will find "Search in List".
Re: Search with file name lists
Posted: 24 Nov 2025 11:58
by admin
I don't think "Search in List" is what Leo50 is looking for. I think he wants to search the file system by a list.
Re: Search with file name lists
Posted: 24 Nov 2025 17:05
by Leo50
admin wrote: ↑24 Nov 2025 11:58I don't think "Search in List" is what Leo50 is looking for. I think he wants to search the file system by a list.
Hit That's exactly what I meant
Is this possible via xyplorer or another tool.
Re: Search with file name lists
Posted: 24 Nov 2025 17:08
by admin
Mit Scripting geht das.
Re: Search with file name lists
Posted: 24 Nov 2025 17:57
by Horst
admin wrote: ↑24 Nov 2025 17:08
Mit Scripting geht das.
Sowas sollte auch ohne Scripting gehen.
Vorschlag für eine Verbesserung:
In der Suche, unter Location
@fileliste.txt
Das ist z.B. der Weg im Total Commander

Re: Search with file name lists
Posted: 25 Nov 2025 09:20
by admin
Könnte man machen, aber das ist bisher nie nachgefragt worden. Scheint mir ein sehr spezieller Wunsch zu sein.
Re: Search with file name lists
Posted: 25 Nov 2025 09:24
by Horst
admin wrote: ↑25 Nov 2025 09:20
Könnte man machen, aber das ist bisher nie nachgefragt worden. Scheint mir ein sehr spezieller Wunsch zu sein.
Kommt im Everything Forum öfter vor.
User haben einen festen Bestand von Files
und prüfen mit einer solchen Suche auf Vollständigkeit usw.
Re: Search with file name lists
Posted: 25 Nov 2025 09:30
by admin
Wie sieht denn so eine Liste aus? Eine Datei pro Zeile, kompletter Pfad?
Re: Search with file name lists
Posted: 25 Nov 2025 13:57
by Horst
admin wrote: ↑25 Nov 2025 09:30
Wie sieht denn so eine Liste aus? Eine Datei pro Zeile, kompletter Pfad?
Eine Zeile pro Datei oder Verzeichnis.
Simple oder relative Namen werden zum lfd. Arbeitsverzeichnis im jeweiligen Pane aufgelöst
Ansonsten natürlich auch komplette Pfade.
Re: Search with file name lists
Posted: 25 Nov 2025 14:33
by RalphM
When did we start having discussions in German here?
While I understand it, there will be quite a few others being left out.
Re: Search with file name lists
Posted: 25 Nov 2025 14:39
by Horst
RalphM wrote: ↑25 Nov 2025 14:33
When did we start having discussions in German here?
While I understand it, there will be quite a few others being left out.
When the admin asks in German, I will answer so

Re: Search with file name lists
Posted: 25 Nov 2025 14:51
by admin
Okay, let's go back to English.
In my opinion, searching by a list of fully qualified names is not a search ("Where is X?"), but rather a check for existence ("Does X exist?"). This is useful, but I wouldn't run it through the Find Files interface/logic. It should be an additional feature, and the result should be either "OKAY" or a list of missing items.
Re: Search with file name lists
Posted: 25 Nov 2025 18:02
by Leo50
admin wrote: ↑24 Nov 2025 17:08Mit Scripting geht das.
Vom Programmieren habe ich leider keine Ahnung.
Dann muss ich wohl oder übel den langen Weg nehmen, alles einzeln suchen und dann lauschen.
Re: Search with file name lists
Posted: 26 Nov 2025 20:33
by highend
Should the list be a file with file names or can they be included in the script (fixed list or always changing)?