File > Explore

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NotNull
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File > Explore

Post by NotNull »

I cannot find a way to define a keyboard shortcut for the "Explore" context menu entry.
The similar "Explore Path" can be configured.
(same in Everything 1.4, btw)

Is this possible somehow?
void
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Re: File > Explore

Post by void »

Thanks for the suggestion NotNull,

I didn't add a keyboard shortcut command for 'Explore' in Everything 1.4 as 'Explore' only works on folders.
Exploring a file will execute the file (might be unexpected)

Everything uses the following command to 'Explore':
"%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe" /n,/e,"%1"

"%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe" /n,/e,"c:\windows\notepad.exe"
will launch Notepad.exe (It does not open Windows Explorer)

The next alpha update will allow you to set a keyboard shortcut to 'Explore' .
On 'Explore', if any files are selected, 'Explore Path' will be used instead.
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Re: File > Explore

Post by NotNull »

Thank you!

I think I might (ab)use it for this where it could be a nice fit (not tried yet)
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Re: File > Explore

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Everything-1.5.0.1257a.x64-NotNull1.zip if you would like to test now.
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Re: File > Explore

Post by NotNull »

Perfect! Thanks!
Will post the details in the thread I linked
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