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Multiple advanced questions/requests for 'how to' in XYplo..

Posted: 02 Jul 2009 14:49
by vrtarifaachen
Hi all
Just started trying this wonderful program. Here are some questions:

1)How do I assign "Control Z" current assigned (custom keyboard entry) to undo accidentally closed tabs when focused on the tabs. In addition, when I make mistake in naming a file, I want to be able to undo rename by clicking inside of the tab window itself and undoing. Is this possible to have both, or should I just assign one (control Z to undo rename) and (control+alt+z to undo tab). How would I go about doing this? I know all about the custom keyboard commands, but I don't see a way to undo renames done.

2) I would really like to see this one: Add recycle bin to catalog -- possible? Getting error msg saying "Can't add text here" when I try to.

3) Start searched tabs as unlocked (not locked! I don't like having to click on a confirmation to close search tabs)

4) I know other software can do this, but would it be possible to add a "join" fx for ".001" files and "join & delete files" to join the .001 files then move the original .001, .002, etc.. to recycle bin. There's NO program as of 7/2/09 that can do this. They can join, but not delete the remaining files. I currently use 7Zip to join the files, but then have to manually delete the .00* files. It's a major PITA.

5) Any way to open PowerCMD instead of CMD.exe from the CMD button in XYplorer (@ specific location: D:\Applications\PowerCmd\PowerCmd.exe). For those of you who don't know -- PowerCMD is an EVOLUTIONARY step forward to CMD.exe, just as XYplorer is to explorer.exe

6) Is there a custom menu button that enables/disables (with corresponding & appropriate icon for hiding/showing hidden files? I know one can do this with Control shift +H, but is there any way to create a button to do it?

7) (ADVANCED)
Somehow create a context entry directly into XYplorer to prevent having to install Unlocker 1.8.7. Basically, my plan is go completely portable. I want to have a context menu entry pointing to unlocker in "D:\Applications\Unlocker\Unlocker.exe"

If you don't know what Unlocker is, go here: http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Un ... 15825635/1

8) (ADVANCED)
Implement the following reg entry directly into XYplorer. It is a custom Daemon Tools entry to mount custom file extensions with daemon tools.

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"Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.iso]
@="ft000001"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cue]
@="ft000001"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ccd]
@="ft000001"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bwt]
@="ft000001"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mds]
@="ft000001"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cdi]
@="ft000001"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pdi]
@="ft000001"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.b5t]
@="ft000001"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.nrg]
@="ft000001"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ft000001]
"EditFlags"=dword:00010000
"BrowserFlags"=dword:00000008
@=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ft000001\DefaultIcon]
@="shell32.dll,113"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ft000001\shell]
@="Mount_with_Daemon_Tools"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ft000001\shell\Mount_with_Daemon_Tools]
@="Mount with Daemon Tools"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ft000001\shell\Mount_with_Daemon_Tools\command]
@="\"D:\\Applications\\Daemon Tools\\daemon.exe\" -mount 0, \"%1\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ft000001\shell\Mount_with_Daemon_Tools\ddeexec]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ft000001\shell\Mount_with_Daemon_Tools\ddeexec\Application]
@="daemon"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ft000001\shell\Mount_with_Daemon_Tools\ddeexec\Topic]
@="System"

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9) Am I able to add C:\ D:\ E:\ etc etc icons to the EACH pane opened. This should be customizeable for any letter toolbar, but I don't know if I'm missing something). Other files like Directory opus, Q-dir IIRC have this option. I know one can focus on pane, then click the catalog entry, but it would be nice to have drive letter buttons on top of each pane.


10) I used the following reg entry to enable XYplorer, BUT.....

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"REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell]
@="XYplorer"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\XYplorer]
@="Open in XYplorer"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\XYplorer\command]
@="\"D:\\Applications\\xyplorer\\XYplorer.exe\" \"%1\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
@="XYplorer"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\XYplorer]
@="Open in XYplorer"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\XYplorer\command]
@="\"D:\\Applications\\xyplorer\\XYplorer.exe\" \"%1\"""
HOWEVER, is there any way to include "my computer" so that when I open my computer icon, XYplorer pops up. This may not be possible, since it may be a Windows-related function. Basically, I'm having to close the "mycomputer" button in background every time I open mycomputer then C:\.

11)
Can anyone tell me how to add the following custom context menu to xyplorer. This is for MP3+G Toolz.NET which is an invaluable tool for karaoke'rs like me :)

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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Folder\shell]

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Folder\shell\MP3+G Toolz .NET]

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Folder\shell\MP3+G Toolz .NET\command]
@="\"D:\\Applications\\MP3+G Toolz .NET 4\\MP3GToolz.exe\" /Folder \"%l\""

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Folder\shell\sandbox]
@="Run &Sandboxed"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Folder\shell\sandbox\command]
@="\"D:\\Applications\\Sandboxie\\Start.exe\" /box:__ask__ Explorer.exe \"%1\""

12) I've searched and couldn't find answer. How do I disregarding the system "sendto" context folder and use my own entries?

Basically, I want to include
D:\Applications\VirusTotalUploader\VirusTotalUpload.exe

Re: Multiple advanced questions/requests for 'how to' in XYplo..

Posted: 02 Jul 2009 16:19
by j_c_hallgren
Hi and welcome to the XY forums!

First, be aware that (from what I've seen) most file manager products seem to have their own unique features and XY is no different...but hopefully XY will have enough of the ones that you need...or it may in the future so don't give up if it doesn't!

Second, I don't have the answers to all your points but I'll try to address the ones I may know, ok?
stisev wrote:1)when I make mistake in naming a file, I want to be able to undo rename by clicking inside of the tab window itself and undoing.
Undo is not yet available in XY but is on the roadmap...
see http://www.xyplorer.com/xyfc/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3234 for some related info...
2) I would really like to see this one: Add recycle bin to catalog -- possible? Getting error msg saying "Can't add text here" when I try to.
The recycle bin is a unique 'creature' and thus XY handles it in a different way than many FM's do...it does it via a special interface (Tools menu) but also shows it as "Raw View" in Tree...
see http://www.xyplorer.com/xyfc/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2586
4) I know other software can do this, but would it be possible to add a "join" fx for ".001" files and "join & delete files" to join the .001 files then move the original .001, .002, etc.. to recycle bin. There's NO program as of 7/2/09 that can do this. They can join, but not delete the remaining files. I currently use 7Zip to join the files, but then have to manually delete the .00* files. It's a major PITA.
Join has tended to be a function that is now mostly obsolete given the sizes of todays media so XY doesn't have any handling for this...however, it may well be possible to do some automation using scripting to aid in this, but I'm not a scripter so I'll defer this to others who are...
6) Is there a custom menu button that enables/disables (with corresponding & appropriate icon for hiding/showing hidden files? I know one can do this with Control shift +H, but is there any way to create a button to do it?
I have a show "Show hidden" on my toolbar via "Customize TB"...is that not what you want?
7) (ADVANCED)
Somehow create a context entry directly into XYplorer to prevent having to install Unlocker 1.8.7.
AFAIR, true custom context menus are not available in XY but there are alternatives available that may work as substitutes...have you checked the wiki? Maybe UDC at http://88.191.26.34/XYwiki/index.php/Us ... d_Commands might be of use in this?
9) Am I able to add C:\ D:\ E:\ etc etc icons to the EACH pane opened. This should be customizeable for any letter toolbar, but I don't know if I'm missing something). Other files like Directory opus, Q-dir IIRC have this option. I know one can focus on pane, then click the catalog entry, but it would be nice to have drive letter buttons on top of each pane.
This is something that has been discussed before here but is not presently available, and could fall into the general category of "clickable paths" as in http://www.xyplorer.com/xyfc/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3593 but this thread may also be of use http://www.xyplorer.com/xyfc/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2568
Also, "CTB" Custom Toolbar Buttons (which is another item on 'roadmap') may also be related to this.
11)
Can anyone tell me how to add the following custom context menu to xyplorer. This is for MP3+G Toolz.NET which is an invaluable tool for karaoke'rs like me :)
See above re context menus...

Re: Multiple advanced questions/requests for 'how to' in XYplo..

Posted: 02 Jul 2009 18:36
by serendipity
stisev wrote: 4) I know other software can do this, but would it be possible to add a "join" fx for ".001" files and "join & delete files" to join the .001 files then move the original .001, .002, etc.. to recycle bin. There's NO program as of 7/2/09 that can do this. They can join, but not delete the remaining files. I currently use 7Zip to join the files, but then have to manually delete the .00* files. It's a major PITA.
Hi and Welcome!
To join files you can use cmd.exe (don't know about powerCMD) too. XY script can integrate this join feature and delete to get what you want. For example, select all the split files (of type .001, 002 etc) and run this script:

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//Get info for deleting files later
  $delete= getinfo ("SelectedItemsPathNames", "|");
//Get info of file paths
  $files= getinfo ("SelectedItemsPathNames", "+");
//remove path and retain names
   replace $files, $files, "<curpath>\","";
//remove leading +
  substr $files, $files, 0, -1; 
//find first instance of +
  strpos $select, $files, "+";
//extract file name
  substr $name, $files, 0, $select; 
// remove trailing .001
  substr $name, $name, 0, -4; 
//run from command prompt
  run "cmd /c copy/b $files Joined_$name";
// You have the option to delete /and recycle. 
  delete 1,1, $delete;

Re: Multiple advanced questions/requests for 'how to' in XYplo..

Posted: 20 Jul 2009 20:25
by jayrobot
stisev wrote:Hi all
Just started trying this wonderful program. Here are some questions:

7) (ADVANCED)
Somehow create a context entry directly into XYplorer to prevent having to install Unlocker 1.8.7. Basically, my plan is go completely portable. I want to have a context menu entry pointing to unlocker in "D:\Applications\Unlocker\Unlocker.exe"

If you don't know what Unlocker is, go here: http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Un ... 15825635/1

8) (ADVANCED)
Implement the following reg entry directly into XYplorer. It is a custom Daemon Tools entry to mount custom file extensions with daemon tools.
<snip>

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9) Am I able to add C:\ D:\ E:\ etc etc icons to the EACH pane opened. This should be customizeable for any letter toolbar, but I don't know if I'm missing something). Other files like Directory opus, Q-dir IIRC have this option. I know one can focus on pane, then click the catalog entry, but it would be nice to have drive letter buttons on top of each pane.

11)
Can anyone tell me how to add the following custom context menu to xyplorer. This is for MP3+G Toolz.NET which is an invaluable tool for karaoke'rs like me :)

<snip>


12) I've searched and couldn't find answer. How do I disregarding the system "sendto" context folder and use my own entries?

Basically, I want to include
D:\Applications\VirusTotalUploader\VirusTotalUpload.exe


As has been stated before, there's no way from within XYplorer to change the context or right-click menus. However, there are several decent Windows utilities that can do this for you. I've successfully used the free LopeSoft FileMenuTools (in both XP and Vista) to add a custom context menu item that's totally expandable and customizable.

Re: Multiple advanced questions/requests for 'how to' in XYplo..

Posted: 21 Jul 2009 02:52
by j_c_hallgren
jayrobot wrote:I've successfully used the free LopeSoft FileMenuTools (in both XP and Vista) to add a custom context menu item that's totally expandable and customizable.
I'll add my vote to that product! It works on W2K as well...I've been using it for a few months and found that it was one way to remove items that other apps have added to the context menu that I don't want/desire!