Exclude list, ignore entry.

[harryray2]

I have a directory entry in the exclude list. Is it possible to still index the properties of the entry although the exclude list is enabled?

Is it also possible, whilst keeping the entry in the exclude list, to ignore that entry? Similar to the check boxes in enable temp excludes.

I'm finding that each time I make a change in an entry in the exclude list or properties Everything seems to have to re-index from scratch which takes quite a while, is it possible to just index the amended entry?

[void]

I have a directory entry in the exclude list. Is it possible to still index the properties of the entry although the exclude list is enabled?

No, Everything will completely ignore items in your exclude list.

Please consider adding this folder to your Temporary Exclude list.

Is it also possible, whilst keeping the entry in the exclude list, to ignore that entry? Similar to the check boxes in enable temp excludes.

Currently, no.

I will consider check boxes for items in your Exclude list.
The Exclude list is designed to be a once off setting.
Changing the exclude list will require a rebuild. (slow)

I'm finding that each time I make a change in an entry in the exclude list or properties Everything seems to have to re-index from scratch which takes quite a while, is it possible to just index the amended entry?

Adding a folder or filter to your exclude list will rebuild by reusing the existing database.
Amending or removing an exclude list item will require a full rebuild.

[harryray2]

Originally I though that enabling and disabling the exclude list was causing the lengthy re-indexing problem but it seems that if it's just the exclude list I'm changing Everything doesn't take too long to re-index, but if I have entries in options>properties it's the re-indexing of this that is taking so long.

Would it be possible to add the ability to pause the indexing in the properties section?

[void]

I will consider an option to pause property indexing from Tools -> Options -> Properties.
Thank you for the suggestion.

For now, please pause property indexing from Everything Search Window -> Index -> Pause Property Indexing.

[harryray2]

Thanks, actually I'm being incredibly dense, I've seen that option so many times but I've never used it..I've just used the pause updates.

If I pause property indexing, then disable the exclude list...do a search, re-enable the exclude list and then uncheck property indexing, will Everything resume property indexing from scratch?
If this isn't the case would it be possible to provide an option to do so?

In the mean time I suppose I could just leave the pause property indexing on until I want it all indexed again.

Hope that makes sense.

[void]

If I pause property indexing, then disable the exclude list...do a search, re-enable the exclude list and then uncheck property indexing, will Everything resume property indexing from scratch?

Yes.

If this isn't the case would it be possible to provide an option to do so?

Properties of excluded files are not kept in the index.
Everything will need to re-read properties for new files.

[harryray2]

Thanks, I've decided to have another instance running.

I've setup the new instance and created a shortcut file with Everything.exe -instance harry...I've been trying to use the existing service with the pipe command but I can't seem to get it working.

Could you tell me what has to be entered please?
If I understand correctly this can also be done with an ini entry?

[void]

In your harry instance of Everything, ensure 'Store settings and data in %APPDATA%\Everything' is enabled from Tools -> Options -> General.
Exit Everything (harry) from File -> Exit
In %APPDATA%\Everything\Everything-harry.ini, change the following line:
service_pipe_name=
to:
service_pipe_name=\\.\pipe\Everything Service (1.5a)
Save changes and restart Everything.exe -instance harry

service_pipe_name