"Omit Results" command -- but as toggle?

[David.P]

Hello Community,

I have all my files saved in two locations:

1. OneDrive (local copy)
2. Local file server with Explorer drive letter (mostly synchronized with 1.)

I usually want to search for files in only one of these locations at a time.

What would be the best way to set up a toggle command to switch between searching in either OneDrive or the local file server?

[void]

Result omission profiles are on my TODO list.

For now, the best option is probably filters:

• In Everything, from the Search menu, click Add to Filters....
• Change the Name to: OneDrive
• Change the Search to:
  %userprofile%\OneDrive\
• Click OK.
• From the Search menu, click Add to Filters....
• Change the Name to: Local
• Change the Search to:
  !%userprofile%\OneDrive\
• Click OK.

Filters can be activated from the Search menu, Filter bar (View -> Filters), right clicking the status bar, filter macro or filter keyboard shortcut.

[David.P]

Thanks very much for the advice.

However, I'm already using filters extensively. For example, I use them for certain file types and also some advanced filters.

So, with this approach, I can probably use only either of my file type etc. filters, or the path filters, correct?

[void]

Correct.

Consider a short macro for your OneDrive and Local filters.
Filters can be combined by using macros. eg: audio: | video:

For example: oo for OneDrive and ll for Local, then include oo: or ll: in your search.

[David.P]

Just as a bookmark: the approach from this thread has resolved the present issue for me