Custom filter defaults

[vq]

I use custom filters (^F12) quite often, mostly to filter by file name extension only (*.xls, *.dwg etc.), not some more complicated masks (aaa*bbb.ccc).

After ^F12, the dialog shows the last used filter as a default. I think it would be much better to offer the default filter "*.ext" based on the currently highlighted file. (Similar to what F7 offers as a default). Alternatively, for those preferring the current behaviour, add an option in settings dialog to let the user choose which default to use.

Please could you consider this modification?
Many thanks,
Vaclav

[MVV]

You can press Alt+Num+ in order to select all files with extension of focused file.

[vq]

You can press Alt+Num+ in order to select all files with extension of focused file.

Thanks for this, I didn't know that shortcut.

However, it is not what I wanted. Using ^F12 I filter files to be SHOWN in the panel.

[MVV]

You can create a button or usercommand with shortcut:

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Command: cm_SelectCurrentExtension, cm_ShowOnlySelected

It will select all files with extension of focused file and then hide other files. Or you can pass a command cm_SrcUserDef and then keystrokes according to focused file's extension, e.g. with command:

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Command: TCFS2.exe
Parameters: /ef "tcm(314, 1) send(`*.%E`)"

You can even finally pass Enter:

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Command: TCFS2.exe
Parameters: /ef "tcm(314, 1) send(`*.%E{ENTER}`)"

This topic may also be useful for you, you can e.g. combine both ideas.

[vq]

Wow, that's above my current knowledge, I'll take a look at this asap
Thanks

[tuska]

Is it somehow possible to "UnSelectCurrentExtension" afterwords?

[tuska]

Sadly, this is not possible:

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cm_SelectCurrentExtension, cm_ShowOnlySelected; cm_UnselectCurrentExtension

[HolgerK]

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TOTALCMD#BAR#DATA
cm_ClearAll, cm_SelectCurrentExtension, cm_ShowOnlySelected, cm_ClearAll

wcmicons.dll,73
Show only files with current extension


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HTH
Holger

[tuska]

Ahh, thank you very much, Holger!

Kind regards,
Karl

[petermad]

2vq

I have sevaral premade filters in my extended menus (see signature below) - one is for using the same filetype as filter.

Or copy this an paste it to the button bar:

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TOTALCMD#BAR#DATA
cd
%Z;"*.%E"
wcmicons.dll,25
Show Only Files with Same Extension

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[vq]

Thank you petermad, the codein button bar does the trick well.
Also, I have installed your menus and will see if I get used to it.
Many thanks

[tuska]

I like all solutions (from MVV, HolgerK and Petermad) and I will keep both final versions for daily work, but I have another question regarding this code from Petermad:

Code:

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cd 
%Z;"*.%E"

Would it be possible to change this code, that in addition I get this result: ... If filter is set folders will be hidden?

Thanks!

Kind regards,
Karl

[petermad]

2tuska

Try this:

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TOTALCMD#BAR#DATA
cd
%Z;"*.%E" |*.*\
wcmicons.dll,25
Show Only Files with Same Extension

0
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[tuska]

Many thanks, Petermad - this works perfectly for me.

Kind regards,
Karl