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Directory info 'real path' for junction or symbolic link ?

Posted: 2023-12-08, 21:22 UTC
by ajron
Hi, if we use F3 on the directory name we can see simple info like a path, size, number of files and directories. It would be nice to see the real path if the directory is a junction or a symbolic link.

Re: Directory info

Posted: 2023-12-09, 09:00 UTC
by Horst.Epp
The real path of a link is shown when you hover over the dir name in the file list.
You can also use a plugin like NTLinks and make a custom column view showing the targets.

Re: Directory info

Posted: 2023-12-09, 11:22 UTC
by Dalai
Horst.Epp wrote: 2023-12-09, 09:00 UTCThe real path of a link is shown when you hover over the dir name in the file list.
If you happen to have it configured like that.

Re: Directory info

Posted: 2023-12-09, 11:34 UTC
by ajron
Horst.Epp wrote: 2023-12-09, 09:00 UTC You can also use a plugin like NTLinks and make a custom column view showing the targets.
I know that. There are even more ways to get the real path but I think the directory info in the lister is the right place to have such base information.

Re: Directory info

Posted: 2023-12-09, 12:49 UTC
by Horst.Epp
Dalai wrote: 2023-12-09, 11:22 UTC
Horst.Epp wrote: 2023-12-09, 09:00 UTCThe real path of a link is shown when you hover over the dir name in the file list.
If you happen to have it configured like that.
Of course :)
I like to give some hint but let the user do its part to read the help or look in the settings.

Re: Directory info

Posted: 2023-12-10, 08:23 UTC
by Fla$her
ajron wrote: 2023-12-09, 11:34 UTCThere are even more ways to get the real path
Yes, for example, my old script that jump to the symlink or shortcut path with the option to select a panel and create a tab, i.e. without the need for unnecessary manipulations with quick view, line selection, copying and going through the edit path in the panel header.