Feature Request: Shortcuts Include Original Extenstion

[AlecRoth]

It would nice to have the source file extensions included by default as an option when creating shortcuts.

When creating a shortcut in Total Commander, the original extension is not preserved. So "MyFile.doc" becomes "MyFile.lnk" instead of "MyFile.doc.lnk." Extension preservation can be forced by inserting ".*" in front of ".lnk" in the Create Shortcut dialog box, but this is time-consuming and requires mouse work and typing.

Sometimes two files have the same name with different extensions, and this feature would help immensely. I am always typing ".*" to keep my extensions.

[SanskritFritz]

You can use the Explorer method to create shortcuts. Right click the file and select Create Shortcut from the menu. The annoying Shortcut to... prefix can be eliminated with TweakUI.

[jb]

Unfortunately the pattern for the creation of shortcuts is "*.LNK" instead of "*.*.LNK" and it is NOT (yet) configurable.
It is one of the little TC annoyances being criticized since years.
In my opinion there is no real argument against it from the user point of view and the cost of correction seems low.

[ghisler(Author)]

If you create multiple links, just enter *.*.lnk manually to get the links including the extension.

[jb]

If you create multiple links, just enter *.*.lnk manually to get the links including the extension.

The initiator of the topic already knows this annoying workaround.
Your reply actually points out that the annoyance is even worse when creating a SINGLE link.

Why defending the current behavior? I guess it would not cost more than an hour to get it right.

PS:
A new option in wincmd.ini such as CreateLinkWithOriginalExtension with default value 0 would even serve the holy cow of compatibility.
The meaning of its values would be:
0: No, replace original file/folder name extension by "lnk" (DEFAULT, current behavior).
EXAMPLE:
a.b.c.doc --> a.b.c.lnk
a.b.c.pdf --> a.b.c.lnk (Oops! Name conflict leads to overwrite dialog)

1: Yes, append ".lnk" to original name.
EXAMPLE:
a.b.c.doc --> a.b.c.doc.lnk
a.b.c.pdf --> a.b.c.pdf.lnk

[zhv]

I prefer jb's suggestion.
Windows's default behavior better be well supported .

[Sir_SiLvA]

but pls make it optional as i like the behaviour right now.

[AlecRoth]

As jb points out, I do know the work-around. And I use it all the time -- sometimes 10 or 50 times a day. And while I can use Windows Explorer to get the results I want as SanskritFritz suggests, the purpose of Total Commander is to avoid having to work with Explorer and act a superior file management program. And TC succeeds, which is why we all love it.

Ghisler, is this a tough addition to make to the program? It's fine to leave the default behavior as it is, but maybe you can give those of us that want it this option.

[ghisler(Author)]

Well, I could add a switch to wincmd.ini which would make *.*.ext the default pattern for creating shortcuts. Would this help?

[XPEHOPE3KA]

Well, I could add a switch to wincmd.ini which would make *.*.ext the default pattern for creating shortcuts. Would this help?

That's presicely what you were asked to This would help.

[Lefteous]

I agree.

[ghisler(Author)]

OK, I put it on my to do list for tc7, shouldn't be hard to add.

[WatchUer]

I think it would be more convenient to add another internal command which can create shortcut like *.*.ext, so wo can assign hotkey and use it as like.

[AlecRoth]

Thank you. What you propose Ghisler would be great.

[Dominik]

I agree too.
Would be good to use