Pseudo environment variable for Downloads
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Pseudo environment variable for Downloads
Can you please add a Pseudo environment variable for the user specific Downloads folder which is always referenced in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders in the value of the entry {374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}
And while you're at it, you might want to update the help file to include some information on the pseudo variables. Nobody will accidentally find them in the WhatsNew section if you don't know what you have to search for. And please check with the Navigation Wiki entry if the info there is comprehensive.
And while you're at it, you might want to update the help file to include some information on the pseudo variables. Nobody will accidentally find them in the WhatsNew section if you don't know what you have to search for. And please check with the Navigation Wiki entry if the info there is comprehensive.
2vdijken
The pesudo env. variables work reliable for years now and I don't really see your point. It's a good idea to give them a refresh.
@Christian Ghisler
There is also a new system for such folders called known folders which is recommended to use since Vista
Your comment reveals a misconception about how pseudo env. variables work. These variables may be stored in the registry as X-Byte explained but in order to access them a really stable API is used by TCWhen should TC set the pseudo environment variable, and when you change it on the fly the value becomes false.
The pesudo env. variables work reliable for years now and I don't really see your point. It's a good idea to give them a refresh.
@Christian Ghisler
There is also a new system for such folders called known folders which is recommended to use since Vista
Uh, that's not limited to the suggested variable, is it? What about %$PERSONAL%? Same thing. So, it's not a valid argument against the suggestion.vdijken wrote:When should TC set the pseudo environment variable, and when you change it on the fly the value becomes false.
BTW: Support++ for the suggestion, although I wouldn't use it myself I can see its benefits for many other people.
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Nice, I will try to add them!There is also a new system for such folders called known folders which is recommended to use since Vista
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Have a dream about such an option for life.
Thanks a lot, X-Byte, for the suggestion, that I was too lazy to make myself.
Thanks a lot, Christian, if this will be implemented.
P.S. I use the TCIMG tool to quick access any user specific "Downloads" folder by now. But there's a notable time delay when this task is being performed.
usercmd.ini:
button:
Thanks a lot, X-Byte, for the suggestion, that I was too lazy to make myself.
Thanks a lot, Christian, if this will be implemented.
P.S. I use the TCIMG tool to quick access any user specific "Downloads" folder by now. But there's a notable time delay when this task is being performed.
usercmd.ini:
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[em_downloads]
cmd=%commander_path%\Plugins\app\TCIMG\TCIMG.exe
param=patha=$f45
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TOTALCMD#BAR#DATA
em_downloads
%Windir%\system32\SHELL32.dll,122
Downloads
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I use Quick Access Popup which has all special folders predefinedbeb wrote:Have a dream about such an option for life.
Thanks a lot, X-Byte, for the suggestion, that I was too lazy to make myself.
Thanks a lot, Christian, if this will be implemented.
P.S. I use the TCIMG tool to quick access any user specific "Downloads" folder by now. But there's a notable time delay when this task is being performed.
usercmd.ini:button:Code: Select all
[em_downloads] cmd=%commander_path%\Plugins\app\TCIMG\TCIMG.exe param=patha=$f45
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TOTALCMD#BAR#DATA em_downloads %Windir%\system32\SHELL32.dll,122 Downloads
and allows to jump to them with TC with no delay.
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TC 11.03 x64 / x86
Everything 1.5.0.1376a (x64), Everything Toolbar 1.3.3, Listary Pro 6.3.0.78
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