Some feedback on the folder tree side bar

[Ralf_Reddings]

The folder is really a clever addition to Everything and I like working with it a lot. I have some feedback in the hopes of it being improved.

On the existing commands I noticed

• The command
  folders | new folder
  does not work when the folder tree is hidden

• The hotkey for the command
  Clear Selection
  does not work if the folder tree is hidden

• The hotkey for the command
  Folders | Go Up
  does not work if the folder tree is hidden

This makes sense with the

folders | new folder

command but I don't see why its not possible to clear the currently selected folder(s) or to go up on the tree, when the tree is hidden, its possible to tell what folders are active on the status bar.

A "new folder" command for use in results view

Since we cant create a new folder when the folder tree is hidden. A "new folder" command for use in results view. For when a folder(s) is selected (in the case of a file, then its parent). Just for those of us that want to accept the risks, this way, we can have inline rename for new folders and also work directly in the results view, similar to Explorer.

back and forward commands for the folder tree

Maintain a history of the most recent state of the folder tree, to allow for

back

and

forward

commands. Similar file/web browsers that go back and forward. Just like how Everything maintains a search history.

If currently

c:\temp

and

c:\program files

are the active folders, and the user makes

c:\windows

the only active folder, a

back

command would make

c:\temp

and

c:\program files

the active folders again, and the

forward

command activates

c:\windows

. There already exists a

Up

command, that goes up to the parent folder.

A command to add the result view selection to the folder tree selection

For example, if currently only "Folder A" and "Folder B" are selected, this command would allow you to add the selected folder Folder(s)/Files parent(s) to the "Folder A" and "Folder B" selection, from the results view.


Cheers for any consideration.

[void]

Thank you for your feedback Ralf_Reddings,

On the existing commands I noticed

Everything 1.5.0.1360a will now show the folder sidebar when using any of these commands.

By default, the folder sidebar selection is ignored when you hide the folder sidebar.
(Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> treeview_match_only_when_shown)

There's also a treeview_clear_selection_on_close option.
(Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> treeview_clear_selection_on_close)

A "new folder" command for use in results view

I have on my TODO list to add a new folder option when right clicking under the path column.

back and forward commands for the folder tree

It's on my TODO list.

A command to add the result view selection to the folder tree selection

Right cilck the results under the Path column and under the Parent Folders submenu, click Explore in Everything. (only shown in the folder sidebar is shown)
-or-
Hold down Shift and Right cilck the results and under the Parent Folders submenu, click Explore in Everything.



Thank you for the suggestions.

[Ralf_Reddings]

This is great. Your support and dedication to Everything is really what makes it great! Thank you.