QuickSwitch

[DaWolfi]

Let's see if this quickfix solved the problem for you...
(The "0x" can now be omitted from color values, otherwise it will be truncated)

QuickSwitch-0.5dw8.zip

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[horst.epp]

Still only the divider lines in the menu are colored

[tuska]

Please remember that the option "Allow Autoswitch" must not be activated if you want the menu to reappear!

However, this was the case in the above tests and should, in my opinion, still be possible as in version 2022-08-21_QuickSwitch-0.5dw7.

Only if I click on the menu item "Never here" or "Not now" instead of "Allow AutoSwitch" in version 2022-08-22_QuickSwitch-0.5dw8,
then the "QuickSwitch Menu" should NOT appear again, as I then no longer need it under normal circumstances.

Note:
"[✓] Show Menu after leaving settings" in version 2022-08-22_QuickSwitch-0.5dw8 has worked many times in several further tests,
but also several times did not work ("Allow AutoSwitch" switched on). I have not yet been able to find out why it sometimes does not work.

Do you have a special system display setting?

No and yes (colour profile).
Monitor 24", native resolution: 1920 x 1280 pixels, Scaling size 125%
Colour profile: Brightness 80 cd/m², White point: 6500 K, Gamma value R,G,B: 2.20 (calibrated)
 

2022-08-22_QuickSwitch-0.5dw8_MenuBGColor=Hex 7D00DE_or_Hex 8A2BE2.png (37.78 KiB) Viewed 148607 times

... Hex isn't Hex ...

Regarding the HEX values for colours, I also noticed differences, namely
between my colour profile and the colours displayed on this website: Table of Color.

I currently solve this by using FastStone Capture 'Screen Color Picker' for the colors on this website and then use
the HEX values from the 'Screen Color Picker'. Then the HEX values in QuickSwitch match the colors on the web page.

(The "0x" can now be omitted from color values, otherwise it will be truncated)
QuickSwitch-0.5dw8.zip

Thank you for this change and your efforts.

[hzhbest]

Thanks very much for the tool! It saves me a great amount of time!
Especially when Listary still can not handle the dialog in WPS and, would do nothing to extend its compatibility to more file-explorer tools.
By using QuickSwitch , WPS is much more comfortable than before.

And now, I figured out a way to get its quick-switch feature to work with Q-dir.
NOTE 1: The modification is not perfect. Since Q-dir doesn't have some APIs to fetch more information, my mod can only quick-switch to the path in the current tab in the active pane in Q-dir, not like in DO or XY.
NOTE 2: To use the mod, Q-dir's "One for all" addressbar must be set to "Classic", no matter you use it or not. ↓

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Attached is the ahk file modified from [QuickSwitch v0.5], with Q-dir support and menu reposition form left to right. ↓

QuickSwitch qdir.zip

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P.S. If QuickSwitch can handle not only save/open dialog, but like Listary, also folder-tree location dialog, which is common when some software ask ask you to select a folder for the files to install/extract/dump, that will be perfect.

===Edited 2022-08-24===
The folder-tree dialog request had been posted by wontell , please neglect my P.S..

I would like to have a list of recent opened path in the menu, therefore I could still save/open files in some closed-just-some-minutes-ago folder without reopening it. Then I found DaWolfi has already done it.

===Edited 2022-08-26===
Include a necessary config in Q-dir to use with my modification.

[tuska]

2DaWolfi

Could you please make it possible for the digits 1 to 9, inclusive, to ALWAYS automatically execute ENTER after pressing the digit?
Basically, it only affects number 1 at the moment.
 

2022-08-24_QuickSwitch-0.5dw8_1 ENTER automatically.png (38.88 KiB) Viewed 148523 times

 
The image shows the paths of 2 Total Commander instances (x86, x64) - left/right window respectively.

For example, if these paths exist

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 1 Path\to\...
10 Path\to\...
11 Path\to\...

then CURRENTLY after pressing the digit 1 - in this case - MANUAL <ENTER> must be pressed (because there are also options 10 and 11).

Reason:
99.99% of the time I need the first four entries (different paths!).

Note:
If you use the arrow keys to position the cursor on the number 10 or 11, for example, you must continue to press ENTER
or simply click on one of these lines with the mouse.

[horst.epp]

2Tuska
If I set the MRU Folders to 7 there will never be more than 9 entries
The first 2 are the current TC pathes and 7 of the history.

[tuska]

2Tuska
If I set the MRU Folders to 7 there will never be more than 9 entries
The first 2 are the current TC pathes and 7 of the history.

This may apply to your case, but not to mine (see picture above).
I am also aware that I could control the scenario.

Theoretically, it is possible to enter the value 10 in the field "MRU folder entries (0-10)".
Then, at the latest, the constellation 1, 10 occurs.

[horst.epp]

2Tuska
If I set the MRU Folders to 7 there will never be more than 9 entries
The first 2 are the current TC pathes and 7 of the history.

This may apply to your case, but not to mine (see picture above).
I am also aware that I could control the scenario.

Theoretically, it is possible to enter the value 10 in the field "MRU folder entries (0-10)".
Then, at the latest, the constellation 1, 10 occurs.

Ok, I see you have more than one TC instances running
which I never do.

[DaWolfi]

2horst.epp
Added an option in settings dialog to de-/activate folder numbers

2tuska
The numbers 1 to 0 (for 10) will always execute ENTER if the option mentioned above is activated

QuickSwitch-0.5dw9.zip

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[horst.epp]

2horst.epp
Added an option in settings dialog to de-/activate folder numbers

Thanks
Most of the time I use the mouse in this dialogs so I've set this new option.

[tuska]

The numbers 1 to 0 (for 10) will always execute ENTER if the option mentioned above is activated
QuickSwitch-0.5dw9.zip

Many thanks for the implementation!

QuickSwitch Settings
Since the newly added options are so far the only ones for which there are no shortcuts (underscores) yet,
I would like to suggest the following:

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Alt+N, N 	No folder numbering
Alt+U, U	Folder numbers with shortcuts 1-0 (10)

The following should then be possible analogous to the other shortcuts in the "QuickSwitch Settings" menu:
1.   QuickSwitch Settings (Ctrl+Q, S)
1.1 Press a letter (without ALT key)
     - OR -
1.2 Press ALT+letter

Thanks!

[DaWolfi]

Since the newly added options are so far the only ones for which there are no shortcuts (underscores) yet,
I would like to suggest the following:

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Alt+N, N 	No folder numbering
Alt+U, U	Folder numbers with shortcuts 1-0 (10)

Thanks for the suggestion, I forgot to add them (it was obviously already bedtime... ).

QuickSwitch-0.5dw9a.zip

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[tuska]

Since the newly added options are so far the only ones for which there are no shortcuts (underscores) yet,
I would like to suggest the following:

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Alt+N, N 	No folder numbering
Alt+U, U	Folder numbers with shortcuts 1-0 (10)

Thanks for the suggestion, I forgot to add them ...
QuickSwitch-0.5dw9a.zip

Thanks for the prompt setup

[tuska]

Hi,
I'd like to inform you that QuickSwitch_2022-09-04_v0.5dw9a works differently than QuickSwitch_2022-04-03_v05.

1. Start Total Commander (x64) 10.51
2. Press F1 - Help
3. Click on Tab "Suchen" (="Search")
4. Enter searchtext: ExecUseContextMenu=
5. Double-click [multiple times] on button "Themenliste" (="List of topics")
6. The 'QuickSwitch Menu' appears and the menu item "Never here" is displayed automatically
   - AND -
7. Menu item "AutoSwitch exception" is missing.
8. This behaviour does not occur in QuickSwitch_2022-04-03_v05.
9. If I switch off these options, the error does not occur:
   • Always open Menu
   • Show Menu after leaving settings
10. If I switch on one of the two aforementioned options, this behaviour occurs.

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QuickSwitch.ini

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[Menu]
AlwaysOpenMenu=1
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NrOfMRUFolders=1
ShowFolderNumbers=1
[Colors]
GuiBGColor=F0F2CB
;GuiBGColor=F5F5F5  - QuickSwitch Settings (default) - Color
MenuBGColor=C0C59C
;MenuBGColor=C0C59C - QuickSwitch Menu (default) - Color
;
;FAF0DC FastStone Capture 'Screen Color Picker' = FAEBD7 AntiqueWhite ->
;-> https://www.farb-tabelle.de/en/table-of-color.htm <-
;https://www.voidtools.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47857#p47857 
;The "0x" can now be omitted from color values, otherwise it will be truncated
[AutoSwitchException]

Please check.

[horst.epp]

Confirmed
Quick Switch Never here doesn't work with this TC dialog, as there is no real dialog.
It only is shown if Always open menu is on, which I never do

[Kiero_]

Since the newly added options are so far the only ones for which there are no shortcuts (underscores) yet,
I would like to suggest the following:

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Alt+N, N 	No folder numbering
Alt+U, U	Folder numbers with shortcuts 1-0 (10)

Thanks for the suggestion, I forgot to add them (it was obviously already bedtime... ).


QuickSwitch-0.5dw9a.zip

This version show me only C drive. Network folders are not visible. The version from first post works great but I dont want popup when try to save anything.

[tuska]

... I dont want popup when try to save anything.

QuickSwitch Menu -> More settings... -> ⏹ Always open Menu
QuickSwitch Menu -> More settings... -> ⏹ Show Menu after leaving settings

[Kiero_]

The version that is in the first post (img1) does not have the option to disable it, I already mentioned it, but it detects open folders (other than the system).
The version from the last post includes the option to enable the option you mentioned, but it does not detect other open folders (only the system one in my case, c). This is the problem.
1.


2.

[Skodd]

can this be updated to support qttabbar tabs?

[NotNull]

Will take look at it; Windows 11 File Explorer with tabs needs to be supported too (waiting for Microsoft to "deem me worthy"

[horst.epp]

Will take look at it; Windows 11 File Explorer with tabs needs to be supported too (waiting for Microsoft to "deem me worthy"

Actual Listary supports now Windows 11 Explorer tabs.
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Windows 11 Home x64 Version 22H2 (OS Build 22621.900)
Everything 1.5.0.1331a (x64)
Listary Pro 6.0.11.35

[Skodd]

Will take look at it; Windows 11 File Explorer with tabs needs to be supported too (waiting for Microsoft to "deem me worthy"

Thanks, I wish I knew about this utility before. For now, as a workaround, I can switch back to the explorer window, switch tab and come back to the file dialog.

[DaWolfi]

Will take look at it; Windows 11 File Explorer with tabs needs to be supported too (waiting for Microsoft to "deem me worthy"

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This version (linked a few posts above) also supports W11 File Explorer tabs

[wontell]

Hey, could there be an option to specify which instance to suggest? I currently run multiple instances of XYplorer located in different places (ie. one in drive C, other in drive D, so on) but when I use QuickSwitch I only use the main C instance to do the switch so I would like the other instances to not be suggested as they make it cumbersome to pick the correct path adding unnecessary items to the list. In the same vein, could we also get an option to ignore the second panel when using XYplorer? Essentially I'm looking for a set of options to get a exact functionality the same as Listary's: Ctrl+Q auto switch to the last focused path in the last focused file manager.

Thank you, this tool is great!

[horst.epp]

Hey, could there be an option to specify which instance to suggest? I currently run multiple instances of XYplorer located in different places (ie. one in drive C, other in drive D, so on) but when I use QuickSwitch I only use the main C instance to do the switch so I would like the other instances to not be suggested as they make it cumbersome to pick the correct path adding unnecessary items to the list. In the same vein, could we also get an option to ignore the second panel when using XYplorer? Essentially I'm looking for a set of options to get a exact functionality the same as Listary's: Ctrl+Q auto switch to the last focused path in the last focused file manager.

Thank you, this tool is great!

Sorry, but having the path of both panels is one of the advantages of Quick Switch
using Total Commander and XYplorer in 2 pane mode.
I use 2 pane file managers to make use of them and not to ignore it.
Its one of the drawbacks of Listary that I have to go into the file manager
and make the other panel activ to get it available in the Open/Save dialog.

[NotNull]

The order the file managers appear in the list is by most recently used. That means if you used XYplorer from C: after you used XYPplorer from D:, The entries from from C: will be in the list first (also: active panel above inactive panel.
So if you don't actively use XYplorer from D:,it is likely that the first 2 XYplorer entries (active + passive pane) are the ones you are looking for.

I will think about it, but how should QuickSwitch know which filemanager(s) to exclude from the list and which one to include?
Or do you mean something like an "ignore-list", like ignore=D:\path to\XYplorer.exe;X:\path\totalcommander.exe;Y:\somewhere\dopus.exe?

[wontell]

The order the file managers appear in the list is by most recently used. That means if you used XYplorer from C: after you used XYPplorer from D:, The entries from from C: will be in the list first (also: active panel above inactive panel.
So if you don't actively use XYplorer from D:,it is likely that the first 2 XYplorer entries (active + passive pane) are the ones you are looking for.

I will think about it, but how should QuickSwitch know which filemanager(s) to exclude from the list and which one to include?
Or do you mean something like an "ignore-list", like ignore=D:\path to\XYplorer.exe;X:\path\totalcommander.exe;Y:\somewhere\dopus.exe?

Thank you, that's great to know!

And yes, an ignore list or include list or similar would be great!

[quib]

Hello there

Is there a way to make it so the titles in Menu are not selectable?
They dont really have a reason to be...


Also I tried running the ahk script using `#include QuickSwitch.ahk` but got a bunch of errors...
Can you mention which version of AHK you use to compile the code?

Thank you!!

[horst.epp]

Also I tried running the ahk script using `#include QuickSwitch.ahk` but got a bunch of errors...
Can you mention which version of AHK you use to compile the code?

Thank you!!

It written for the 1.1 versions of AHK

[quib]

Thanks.
I want to stress that, in fact, i am getting only warning, not errors.
`This local variable has the same name as a global variable` [Mentioning _ctrlHandle, ActivecontrolList, id, this_id]

Moreover, the script doesn't work when running in this way [include] or running straight the downloaded ahk script. This is even when i don't have #warn on. The executable runs without warnings.
Can you tell why this is?

[horst.epp]

No such errors here with the source from QuickSwitch-0.5dw9a.zip
Using Compile script or Compile script GUI from the actual 2.0 line.

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Windows 11 Home x64 Version 22H2 (OS Build 22621.1702)

[quib]

Did some test and I just realized that if a `#warn` command appears in ANY place in the script, the whole script will regard it. My thought was it would only be for code that follows.

There was a `#warn` command in some other included file, which caused this. sorry for the mess. =|

[yuyu]

[*]Windows 7 and up are supported.

Tried QuickSwitch on my Windows 7 SP1 x64. It correctly detects paths of Explorer, XYplorer and Total Commander opened windows, but it doesn't switch dialog to the path selected. I tried in safe mode and also on clean system and it still does not work for me on Windows 7. However it works perfectly on Windows 10. Can this be fixed somehow?
I attach the list of ahk recently executed lines and debug info for the "Save" dialog.

win7 problem.zip

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[NotNull]

Thanks for the logs, yuyu. Will have a closer look at it.
(I might approach you with some follow up questions via PM)

for now:
Check if the involved applications are running under the same credentials (the Username and Elevated columns in Task Manager)

[yuyu]

if the involved applications are running under the same credentials

Thanks for your reply.
explorer.exe and Autohotkey.exe and programs calling the dialog are running from my user account, no Administrator privs.

[yuyu]

Will have a closer look at it.

Maybe this information can be useful.
I did some investigations and it appears that target is switched in this dialog type:

good dialog.PNG (30.89 KiB) Viewed 136261 times

and is never switched in such dialogs:

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I attach debug info for these two dialog types.

two dialogs debug.zip

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[null]

I can help with the icon! I told you!

You should have told me 46 aspirins ago!!!


But yes, if you can: please!
I don't have the tools, the knowledge and most important: the patience to get this done.


As long as it is still a stylized Q / rotated power-switch I'm good [1]. And that the leg of the Q starts in the center of the circle.
I don't expect the "glow" [2] in the power button to be captured in a small icon.


[1] Technically it is a stand-by switch, but who cares; it is still a Q (uick) SWITCH logo...
[2] Better visible here:
2021-03-30 20_03_16-1.5.0.1251a (x64).png

I see you were looking for an icon. I just noticed Quicksearch is still using the AHK default icon for desktop and system tray, so I just designed a quick amiga-based text icon. I don't know if this is something you'd like to update the main file, so the desktop and system tray icon display the correct icon for Quickswitch. The HQ PNG (1080P) file and two ico files are attached which ought to include scaled icons from 16 to 256.

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[gazmoz17]

Hi,

Im struggling a little bit with the concept of what this does? Is there any use case screenshot or videos available please. I'm not an advanced user but always looking for automation ideas.

Many Thanks
Gareth

[horst.epp]

Hi,

Im struggling a little bit with the concept of what this does? Is there any use case screenshot or videos available please. I'm not an advanced user but always looking for automation ideas.

Many Thanks
Gareth

What should a video explain ?
QuickSwitch allows switching to open dirs in your file manager
Inside of standard Open / Save dialogs of applications.

Example:
You try to open a file in your Editor.
The Open dialog is shown.
You press the QuickSwitch hotkey and it shows you the open dirs in your file manager.
You select an entry from it and the Open dialog switches to this dir.

[tuska]

2gazmoz17
Here is a picture with a "Save" dialog and explanations.
 

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One of the advantages is that you can, for example, select paths as storage locations that you have recently used in a file manager,
which do NOT correspond to the current paths that are currently active in a 2-window file manager.

[gazmoz17]

Hi,

I'm with you now thanks for your time there guys, appreciate the screenshots Tuska

[tuska]

I forgot to mention the most important advantage:
When you are in an "Open"- or "Save"-dialog, it is usually NOT necessary
to work your way through a deeply branched directory structure to get to the desired directory,
if the directory already exists in the "QuickSwitch Menu" - (call up with Ctrl+Q).

If the desired directory does NOT exist there, you can still use ALT+TAB to switch to the file manager, e.g. Total Commander
and change to the directory or call up the favorites = Directory hotlist (Ctrl+D) and select the directory and then switch back
to the installation window with ALT+TAB. The path (target directory) is then automatically adjusted there.

Another note on use:
During a program installation, the target directory is suggested.
After clicking on the "Browse ..." button, for example, the "Search folder" window appears
in which you could reach the desired directory after switching through the directory structure several times.

Pressing Ctrl+Q at this point makes it easier to select the desired directory.
(I am mentioning this example because in the past I mistakenly tried to press Ctrl+Q in the "suggested target directory" window
and this did NOT work).

[horst.epp]

In DW6, the numbers in the menu don't function for me at all, neither with Alt nor without it. Personally, I would opt to remove the numbering and stick with version DW5, which functions perfectly fine for me.

Here the numbers work but of course only from 1-9
No need to remove any code, as you can switch off the numbering in the options.

[tuska]

Where can I find the DW6 version?

[horst.epp]

Where can I find the DW6 version?

I guess it means QuickSwitch-0.5dw6
viewtopic.php?p=47695#p47695
But we are already on version QuickSwitch-0.5dw9, which works fine for me.
viewtopic.php?p=48389#p48389

[tuska]

2horst.epp
Thanks!

Then QuickSwitch-0.5dw9a.zip <-- this link will start the download
is currently the latest version:

QuickSwitch.exe
- Product version: 0.5dw9a
‎- Date modified  : 04.‎09.‎2022 ‏‎12:08:42

This version was published here.

2NotNull
In the first post, the 64-bit version is still linked to version 0.5dw9 instead of 0.5dw9a.
Can you please make an update there? Thank you!

I have not checked the link to 32-bit version.

[horst.epp]

2horst.epp
Thanks!

Then QuickSwitch-0.5dw9a.zip <-- this link will start the download
is currently the latest version:

Thanks, I already have and use this version,
modified to know the location of Jump to folder.

[NotNull]

2NotNull
In the first post, the 64-bit version is still linked to version 0.5dw9 instead of 0.5dw9a.
Can you please make an update there? Thank you!

The first post does not contain links to the dw variations.
It is linked in that same thread however: link

[tuska]

2NotNull
I meant the following...
 

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[ThioJoe]

I'm able to get version 0.5 to work, but I always get this error when I try to use the dw9a version (dw9 also):

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