Function to define action by RegEx

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horst.epp
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Function to define action by RegEx

Post by horst.epp »

The Everything toolbar has a nice function which I would like to see in Everything itself.
I can define by RegEx rule what application should be started from the results depending of filetype.
This includes parameters like the filename or pathname.

So there should be a definition screen and a cutomizable hotkey in the results.
My Toolbar rules as an example for my usage:
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therube
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Re: Function to define action by RegEx

Post by therube »

(For reference, EverythingToolbar.)
void
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Re: Function to define action by RegEx

Post by void »

I have put this on my TODO list, thank you for the suggestion.
NotNull
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Re: Function to define action by RegEx

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horst.epp
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Re: Function to define action by RegEx

Post by horst.epp »

NotNull wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:54 pm A similar request : viewtopic.php?f=5&t=8692#p29381
Thanks, I know your script and even have stored it for future reference.
Currently while not in TC I'm using the Toolbar, I like the fast and simple way to enter my search.
With the upcoming Windows 11 there may be a problem with the way the Toolbar works.
But thats a long time to wait and see what happens.
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Re: Function to define action by RegEx

Post by NotNull »

horst.epp wrote: Tue Jun 29, 2021 7:13 pm But thats a long time to wait and see what happens.
FYI (or better: For @ettb's Information) : The Insider Preview build of Win11 was released today.


My message was for @void, btw. To show that there are more people interestd in this feature. Didn't expect you to try/use it :)
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