[8.0b11] F5 copy dialog: Only show folders in auto-complete

Bug reports will be moved here when the described bug has been fixed

Moderators: white, Hacker, petermad, Stefan2

User avatar
Bluestar
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 377
Joined: 2007-06-10, 15:26 UTC
Location: Hungary
Contact:

[8.0b11] F5 copy dialog: Only show folders in auto-complete

Post by *Bluestar »

Hi,

29.11.11 Fixed: F5 copy dialog: Only show folders in auto-complete suggestions, because the sort order couldn't be fixed (32/64)

What is the main reason of removing such an useful feature, which has been available in Total Commander since decades? (even in TC v7.0)
I used this F5 autocomplete suggestion (for files) about 50-60 times a day, so i miss it like chipmunk the water in wildfire (very much)...

Any way of re-enabling it (for example by modifying wincmd.ini)?

In case there isn't, i need to stuck at using beta10... :?
Last edited by Bluestar on 2011-12-02, 19:35 UTC, edited 1 time in total.
» Developer of Total Updater & extDir utility.
User avatar
Flint
Power Member
Power Member
Posts: 3487
Joined: 2003-10-27, 09:25 UTC
Location: Antalya, Turkey
Contact:

Post by *Flint »

This seems to be the reason. Looks like bug or misfeature to me, since Christian himself said that it's not a good idea to remove files from single-file operation dialog.
Flint's Homepage: Full TC Russification Package, VirtualDisk, NTFS Links, NoClose Replacer, and other stuff!
 
Using TC 10.52 / Win10 x64
User avatar
Dalai
Power Member
Power Member
Posts: 9409
Joined: 2005-01-28, 22:17 UTC
Location: Meiningen (Südthüringen)

Post by *Dalai »

Bluestar wrote:Any way of re-enabling it (for example by modifying wincmd.ini)?
I agree that there should be an option in wincmd.ini to switch display of files in the auto-complete list on and off . This could be an extension of the already existing AutoComplete parameter:

Code: Select all

AutoComplete=3

A combination (sum) of the following options:
1: Show auto-complete dropdown list
2: Auto-append current suggested name
4: Show files and folders (otherwise folders only)
I use this feature myself from time to time...

Regards
Dalai
#101164 Personal licence
Ryzen 5 2600, 16 GiB RAM, ASUS Prime X370-A, Win7 x64

Plugins: Services2, Startups, CertificateInfo, SignatureInfo, LineBreakInfo - Download-Mirror
User avatar
ghisler(Author)
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 48130
Joined: 2003-02-04, 09:46 UTC
Location: Switzerland
Contact:

Post by *ghisler(Author) »

The problem is that although I pass the names sorted correctly to the auto-complete function, they are automatically re-sorted with the file names first. :(

The only solutions I found were:
1. Leave out the backslash - but I don't want to miss that useful feature
2. Append a dot instead of a backslash, and then interpret this accordingly - but that might confuse users
3. Leave out the file names (as I do now)
Author of Total Commander
https://www.ghisler.com
User avatar
Flint
Power Member
Power Member
Posts: 3487
Joined: 2003-10-27, 09:25 UTC
Location: Antalya, Turkey
Contact:

Post by *Flint »

ghisler(Author)
I think, it's better to leave the desicion up to users (via an option). I personally would prefer that when I copy a single file, the filenames should also be displayed in auto-complete, even if they are shown mixed. If several files (or a subdir) are selected then file names may be omitted, since it's very unusual to copy them into an existing file.
Flint's Homepage: Full TC Russification Package, VirtualDisk, NTFS Links, NoClose Replacer, and other stuff!
 
Using TC 10.52 / Win10 x64
mastabog
Junior Member
Junior Member
Posts: 72
Joined: 2004-03-07, 21:36 UTC

Post by *mastabog »

ghisler(Author) wrote:The problem is that although I pass the names sorted correctly to the auto-complete function, they are automatically re-sorted with the file names first. :(

The only solutions I found were:
1. Leave out the backslash - but I don't want to miss that useful feature
2. Append a dot instead of a backslash, and then interpret this accordingly - but that might confuse users
3. Leave out the file names (as I do now)
I'm replying here instead of the other thread i started. I'm in favour of displaying only folders but I agree that users could choose their preferred method via a (hidden) option.

I myself prefer renaming/copying single files inline (shift+f6 or shift+f5) instead of f5 or f6 and multiple files can't be moved/copied into a single file anyway .. so I'm happy with how b11 does it :)

Cheers
User avatar
Bluestar
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 377
Joined: 2007-06-10, 15:26 UTC
Location: Hungary
Contact:

Post by *Bluestar »

Flint wrote:ghisler(Author)
I think, it's better to leave the desicion up to users (via an option). I personally would prefer that when I copy a single file, the filenames should also be displayed in auto-complete, even if they are shown mixed. If several files (or a subdir) are selected then file names may be omitted, since it's very unusual to copy them into an existing file.
+1
(i really don't care if they're mixed or not... the only thing that matters is the autocomplete suggestion function for me)
» Developer of Total Updater & extDir utility.
User avatar
mame
Junior Member
Junior Member
Posts: 54
Joined: 2011-12-03, 18:48 UTC
Location: Everywhere

Post by *mame »

Bluestar wrote:(i really don't care if they're mixed or not... the only thing that matters is the autocomplete suggestion function for me)
So true. Please give back the filename autocomplete function (even mixed up). I just missed that function a few moments ago...

Example:
1. Both panes at C:\Temp. In C:\Temp\ somefile.txt, otherfile.txt.
2. Cursor on somefile.txt. Press F5.
3. TC show C:\Temp\somefile.txt. Backspace some until \. Type o. TC suggested otherfile.txt. Press arrow down. Press arrow left until e. Insert Space, 1, Enter . -> otherfile 1.txt

Now that can't be done anymore, have to type the the whole new name!!! :evil:
I hereby claim copyright to this message you are now reading,
and for that you owe me a $1 royalty fee each time you read this.
User avatar
ghisler(Author)
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 48130
Joined: 2003-02-04, 09:46 UTC
Location: Switzerland
Contact:

Post by *ghisler(Author) »

I could re-add it just when copying/renaming a single file, what do you think?
Author of Total Commander
https://www.ghisler.com
User avatar
Flint
Power Member
Power Member
Posts: 3487
Joined: 2003-10-27, 09:25 UTC
Location: Antalya, Turkey
Contact:

Post by *Flint »

ghisler(Author) wrote:I could re-add it just when copying/renaming a single file, what do you think?
Sounds good enough to me. If some users complain, you could always make it optional.
Flint's Homepage: Full TC Russification Package, VirtualDisk, NTFS Links, NoClose Replacer, and other stuff!
 
Using TC 10.52 / Win10 x64
User avatar
Bluestar
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 377
Joined: 2007-06-10, 15:26 UTC
Location: Hungary
Contact:

Post by *Bluestar »

ghisler(Author) wrote:I could re-add it just when copying/renaming a single file, what do you think?
Would be very nice that way.
» Developer of Total Updater & extDir utility.
User avatar
mame
Junior Member
Junior Member
Posts: 54
Joined: 2011-12-03, 18:48 UTC
Location: Everywhere

Post by *mame »

ghisler(Author) wrote:I could re-add it just when copying/renaming a single file, what do you think?
Couldn't agree more. :D
I hereby claim copyright to this message you are now reading,
and for that you owe me a $1 royalty fee each time you read this.
mastabog
Junior Member
Junior Member
Posts: 72
Joined: 2004-03-07, 21:36 UTC

Post by *mastabog »

ghisler(Author) wrote:I could re-add it just when copying/renaming a single file, what do you think?
If that means that matching files are displayed above dirs then I don't like it but hey ... i'm just one person. Can you make an option to disable showing files in the autocomplete?
User avatar
Bluestar
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 377
Joined: 2007-06-10, 15:26 UTC
Location: Hungary
Contact:

Post by *Bluestar »

I can confirm the problem is fixed in Total Commander 8.0 Beta 12 - thanks!
» Developer of Total Updater & extDir utility.
User avatar
Flint
Power Member
Power Member
Posts: 3487
Joined: 2003-10-27, 09:25 UTC
Location: Antalya, Turkey
Contact:

Post by *Flint »

Confirm too. Now when copying a single file, files are listed (and not when copying multiple files or directory).
Flint's Homepage: Full TC Russification Package, VirtualDisk, NTFS Links, NoClose Replacer, and other stuff!
 
Using TC 10.52 / Win10 x64
Post Reply