How to hide missing files?

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Bluscream
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How to hide missing files?

Post by Bluscream »

I wanted to copy all of a certain filetype, but since there are inaccessable files in the results (stuff in archives + stuff from filelist on missing drives) i can't use normal windows copy. The app clearly already knows the files are missing since it shows them in gray rather than white. would be nice if there was a simple toggle like "View" -> "Hide Inaccessible" or something like that
NotNull
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Re: How to hide missing files?

Post by NotNull »

You can add
!offline:
or
online:
to your search.

According to @void:
online: will match only files/folders where Everything knows they are online.
!offline: will match files/folders where Everything knows they are online or if the online status is unknown.
Bluscream
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Re: How to hide missing files?

Post by Bluscream »

Thanks for letting me know! I would love to get a UI element to toggle this in the next version though so i can't forget and others wont have to search forums or ask around.
void
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Re: How to hide missing files?

Post by void »

I have on my TODO list to add a toolbar with customizable buttons.

Thank you for the suggestion.



For now, please consider creating a filter:
  • In Everything, from the Search menu, click Add to filters....
  • Change the Name to: Online
  • Change the Search to: !offline:
  • Click OK.
Filters can be quickly activated from the Filter bar (View -> Filters), right clicking the status bar, filter macro or filter keyboard shortcut.
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