Batch edit Directory Hotlist

[tungwaiyip]

I have defined a large tree of Directory Hotlist. I would like a find a good way to edit it, often in batch. The UI is ok when I only need do very minor edit. In other situation I would like to edit it in batch, preferably in a single text file.

For example I have a number of directories with a common root c:\work\ver1\. Later I duplicated the whole directory into c:\work\ver2\. I would like to have the entries duplicated too but with the new root directory.

I know the entries are stored in wincmd.ini. It isn't in a format easy for hand editing. My last resort is to write a script to edit this file. But I hope there is a easier way other people have already devised.

Also if I really edit the wincmd.ini, how do I make wincmd to reload it? If I close wincmd, it overwrite it with the current content instead.

[petermad]

Also if I really edit the wincmd.ini, how do I make wincmd to reload it? If I close wincmd, it overwrite it with the current content instead

Edit the file - close TC, but keep the editor open - then save the file.

[bman]

Edit the file - close TC, but keep the editor open - then save the file.

13 years later.. and still works. Thanks @petermad