Acceleration of quick folder filtering due to backslash

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Acceleration of quick folder filtering due to backslash

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It would be useful if specifying \ at the end in the filter field (cm_QuickFilter, cm_ShowQuickSearch, Ctrl+S) after the entered text led to hiding files. This would make it possible to navigate to the desired folder faster, given that the cursor may be located on some file.
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Re: Acceleration of quick folder filtering due to backslash

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Not a bad idea, if feasible. Support+
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Re: Acceleration of quick folder filtering due to backslash

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Support +
Currently, I simply press one of my buttons to only show files or dirs.
This can be done before or after entering the search text.
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Re: Acceleration of quick folder filtering due to backslash

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Well yeah. Or you have to press Home. But backslash will be more intuitive and without unnecessary defocusing.
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