Read the topic Wish TC6.0: "Show parent dir also in root of drive"
1)
Add option: cm_GotoParent (in root directory) and cm_GoToRoot behave like cm_OpenDrives
Pressing "backspace" in a root directory or pressing "Ctrl+<" anywere will open drives. This option can be enabled or disabled. It's disabled by default.
2)
same as 1) except that the new option is enabled by default.
3)
cm_GotoParent (in root directory) and cm_GoToRoot behave like cm_OpenDrives as default
Add the described behavior by default. It shouldn't become a configurable option.
4)
I don't need an additional option. The current behavior is just fine.
Show parent dir also in root of drive
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Re: Show parent dir also in root of drive
I am confused about what your proposal is. Do you want new commands named cm_GotoParent and cm_GoToRoot (which is quit meaningless I think), or are you talking about the functionality of the root and parent dir buttons and shotcuts?
BTW, I would like to be able to go to "My Computer" from the root of a drive by clicking the parent dir button, but I would never want to go to "My Computer" when I click the root dir button.
BTW, I would like to be able to go to "My Computer" from the root of a drive by clicking the parent dir button, but I would never want to go to "My Computer" when I click the root dir button.
2Lefteous
Okay. I finally understand
Using your words, I want cm_GotoParent (in root directory) to behave like cm_OpenDrives and cm_GoToRoot not to behave like cm_OpenDrives.
So I cannot participate in your poll, because this is not possible with the presented poll options.
BTW. Wouldn't it be wiser to describe the difference in functionality of Total Commander for each poll option in plain english, so more people can participate in your poll. (or is it just me who has trouble understanding?
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Okay. I finally understand
Using your words, I want cm_GotoParent (in root directory) to behave like cm_OpenDrives and cm_GoToRoot not to behave like cm_OpenDrives.
So I cannot participate in your poll, because this is not possible with the presented poll options.
BTW. Wouldn't it be wiser to describe the difference in functionality of Total Commander for each poll option in plain english, so more people can participate in your poll. (or is it just me who has trouble understanding?
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I suggest to introduce a "root hierarchy" as follows:
Desktop (cm_OpenDesktop)
- Network (cm_OpenNetwork)
- ...
- My Computer (cm_OpenDrives)
- - DriveRoot (cm_GoToRoot)
- - - TabRoot (NEW: cm_GoToTabRoot; not necessarily below DriveRoot, but typically)
Instead of changing the existing command cm_GoToRoot I suggest to introduce a new command cm_GoToNextRoot which jumps to the next higher root within the "root hierarchy". Optionally cm_GoToNextRoot instead of cm_GoToRoot can be bound to the \ button.
Furthermore I suggest that the parent directory entry (..) can be displayed in every "directory" except on the Desktop (top root).
See also this post.
Desktop (cm_OpenDesktop)
- Network (cm_OpenNetwork)
- ...
- My Computer (cm_OpenDrives)
- - DriveRoot (cm_GoToRoot)
- - - TabRoot (NEW: cm_GoToTabRoot; not necessarily below DriveRoot, but typically)
Instead of changing the existing command cm_GoToRoot I suggest to introduce a new command cm_GoToNextRoot which jumps to the next higher root within the "root hierarchy". Optionally cm_GoToNextRoot instead of cm_GoToRoot can be bound to the \ button.
Furthermore I suggest that the parent directory entry (..) can be displayed in every "directory" except on the Desktop (top root).
See also this post.