Create a shortcut/script/software to access a folder
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Create a shortcut/script/software to access a folder
Hi all,
I have a folder with thousands of subfolders, each one is numbers only:
\0001
\0002
...etc
The way I access those folders is:
1. Go to root folder
2. Wait to load...
3. Wait to load more...
4. Wait to load completely (it's a network folder)
5. Type the numbers and just click enter to open the folder
Seems pretty simple, the only problem is that it takes quite a lot of time to load 50k folders.
I was wondering if it is possible to create something like a shortcut where I only have to type the numbers in a text box and this will open the actual folder, for example:
1. Click on shortcut
2. Pop up with a text box "insert number folder", then type the numbers
3. Access that folder \\networkdrive\folders\"numberstypedinthetextbox"
This would save me loads of time. Is it possible to do this? I could develop something VB.NET but I was wondering if there is something else available.
Thanks!
I have a folder with thousands of subfolders, each one is numbers only:
\0001
\0002
...etc
The way I access those folders is:
1. Go to root folder
2. Wait to load...
3. Wait to load more...
4. Wait to load completely (it's a network folder)
5. Type the numbers and just click enter to open the folder
Seems pretty simple, the only problem is that it takes quite a lot of time to load 50k folders.
I was wondering if it is possible to create something like a shortcut where I only have to type the numbers in a text box and this will open the actual folder, for example:
1. Click on shortcut
2. Pop up with a text box "insert number folder", then type the numbers
3. Access that folder \\networkdrive\folders\"numberstypedinthetextbox"
This would save me loads of time. Is it possible to do this? I could develop something VB.NET but I was wondering if there is something else available.
Thanks!
Well, if you use the same directories over and over again, you can save them in the directory list (Ctrl+D), on a button or in the starter menu.
If you access more than a few different directories you might want to take a look the autocompletion feature in TC, either in the command line and/or in the path bar (breadcrumb bar); typing directory names there will give a list of suggestions that match the path you typed so far.
Regards
Dalai
If you access more than a few different directories you might want to take a look the autocompletion feature in TC, either in the command line and/or in the path bar (breadcrumb bar); typing directory names there will give a list of suggestions that match the path you typed so far.
Regards
Dalai
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Hi Dalai,Dalai wrote:Well, if you use the same directories over and over again, you can save them in the directory list (Ctrl+D), on a button or in the starter menu.
If you access more than a few different directories you might want to take a look the autocompletion feature in TC, either in the command line and/or in the path bar (breadcrumb bar); typing directory names there will give a list of suggestions that match the path you typed so far.
Regards
Dalai
1. No I don't use the same paths over and over again, I have over 50k different folders and every day different folders are accessed.
2. I will look into that.
If anyone else have any suggestions it will be greatly appreciated. I am also looking at: http://ppro.totalcmd.net/ but I don't know if it is possible to do that.
Why don't you try Everything with folder indexing for your network folders.
This will speed up the way to enter any folder whatever its location is.
This will speed up the way to enter any folder whatever its location is.
Windows 11 Home x64 Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3672)
TC 11.03 x64 / x86
Everything 1.5.0.1378a (x64), Everything Toolbar 1.3.3, Listary Pro 6.3.0.78
QAP 11.6.3.3 x64
TC 11.03 x64 / x86
Everything 1.5.0.1378a (x64), Everything Toolbar 1.3.3, Listary Pro 6.3.0.78
QAP 11.6.3.3 x64
2Horst.Epp
Does that help when entering a network directory in TC? AFAIK TC doesn't use Everything to query the directory contents when entering some path (although this has been suggested IIRC).
Regards
Dalai
Does that help when entering a network directory in TC? AFAIK TC doesn't use Everything to query the directory contents when entering some path (although this has been suggested IIRC).
Regards
Dalai
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That would be awesome, but Everything would take hours to generate the index as it will try to index everything in that folder, in each folder I have like 100 files as average, meaning 50k folders x 100 files each = a lot to index, especially because it's a network folder.Horst.Epp wrote:Why don't you try Everything with folder indexing for your network folders.
This will speed up the way to enter any folder whatever its location is.
I would enter the network dir by first making a Everything ev: queryDalai wrote:2Horst.Epp
Does that help when entering a network directory in TC? AFAIK TC doesn't use Everything to query the directory contents when entering some path (although this has been suggested IIRC).
Regards
Dalai
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TC 11.03 x64 / x86
Everything 1.5.0.1378a (x64), Everything Toolbar 1.3.3, Listary Pro 6.3.0.78
QAP 11.6.3.3 x64
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QAP 11.6.3.3 x64
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The way first came into my mind was:1. Click on shortcut
2. Pop up with a text box "insert number folder", then type the numbers
3. Click OK to 3. Access that folder \\networkdrive\folders\"numberstypedinthetextbox"
Create a button with:
Code: Select all
Command: cd
Parameter: ?\\networkdrive\folders\
1. Click on button with folder shortcut
2. Pop up with a text box showing "\\networkdrive\folders\" and let you type the trailing folder number.
3. Click OK to access that folder
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Thanks! that did the tricksqa_wizard wrote:The way first came into my mind was:1. Click on shortcut
2. Pop up with a text box "insert number folder", then type the numbers
3. Click OK to 3. Access that folder \\networkdrive\folders"numberstypedinthetextbox"
Create a button with:Note that the parameter starts wit a "?".Code: Select all
Command: cd Parameter: ?\\networkdrive\folders\
1. Click on button with folder shortcut
2. Pop up with a text box showing "\\networkdrive\folders" and let you type the trailing folder number.
3. Click OK to access that folder