Synchronize Dirs vs. Hidden Dirs

octantrum · Post by *octantrum » 2003-09-29, 00:34 UTC

Ok the question is simple - How can I make Total Com not include hidden directories while running Sync Dirs feature?

THX

WatchUer · Post by *WatchUer » 2003-09-29, 13:13 UTC

Try: Menu->Configuration->Options->Display, Uncheck the Show hidden/system files.

octantrum · Post by *octantrum » 2003-09-29, 13:50 UTC

yeah I've tried that but Sync Dirs still includes hidden directories...

it's a pain when directory like System Volume Info is included for instance

Post by *Hacker » 2003-09-29, 17:51 UTC

You can exclude specific dirs using | just like in Search. See the Search help for more info.

HTH
Roman

octantrum · Post by *octantrum » 2003-09-30, 02:07 UTC

Thanks, that did work... almost.

It works fine for one word directory names, but if you're to exclude multiple word directory name like "System Volume Info" that doesn't work.

You could argue this by suggesting the use of "System*\" but that's not enough. What if I already have a "System" directory that I do want to have included into the search.

I think that addition of a check-box in the Operation options tab that will decide whether hidden files/directories get included in the performed operation: Search. Sync Dirs,... would be MUCH better.

PS.
But I also think that a three- or even four- panel Total Commander would simply ROCK!!! I so often need them... and two TC instances is not the solution.

Post by *Hacker » 2003-09-30, 09:03 UTC

I think that addition of a check-box in the Operation options tab that will decide whether hidden files/directories get included in the performed operation: Search. Sync Dirs,... would be MUCH better.

See also http://ghisler.ch/board/viewtopic.php?t=1274 .

But I also think that a three- or even four- panel Total Commander would simply ROCK!!! I so often need them... and two TC instances is not the solution.

TC 6.0 will feature Tabs.

HTH
Roman

zweistein · Post by *zweistein » 2003-10-02, 12:08 UTC

Hacker wrote:You can exclude specific dirs using | just like in Search.

What!!?

This works now?! Since when? Why didn't you say that earlier? You did? Why didn't anyone knock on my door and say my most wanted feature was implemented? They would have received priceless presents and eternal gratitude!

Hallelujah!

As to the actual question, I haven't hit hidden directories yet. I wouldn't favour another option in the Operations options, but rather that it follows the master switch (cm_SwitchHidSys).

I suppose you know that you could select all non-hidden directories (very easy after cm_SwitchHidSys) and then invoke Synchonize Directories? Of course, this only takes care of hidden directories on the top level.

stein

Black Dog · Post by *Black Dog » 2003-10-03, 20:56 UTC

[face=courier]On 30-09-2003 04:07:14 +0000 octantrum wrote:

o> It works fine for one word directory names, but if you're
o> to exclude multiple word directory name like "System Volume
o> Info" that doesn't work.

You can use DOS 8.3 name, it's always consists of one word %).[/face]