in-place sorting of files

[anmac1789]

In-place sorting of file/folder properties. Let's suppose I have a large number of files/folders and I want to sort 3-4 files but the dates or times vary largely with other files mixed in. If I sort them suppose, by date modified, then each entry can end up being in the beginning, in the middle and another near the end. This makes it difficult to spot and find the particular file within a large number of files. Is it possible to sort files highlighted 'in-place' while leaving the rest of the files alone?

[therube]

Is it possible to sort files highlighted 'in-place'

You could perform a new search, new window or otherwise, using those highlighted files as its' search.

One method would be to Ctrl+C (Copy) those highlighted files, then Paste the "copy" into the search bar (in a new Window, presumably, as you're wanting your existing list to remain untouched).

[anmac1789]

Is it possible to sort files highlighted 'in-place'

You could perform a new search, new window or otherwise, using those highlighted files as its' search.

One method would be to Ctrl+C (Copy) those highlighted files, then Paste the "copy" into the search bar (in a new Window, presumably, as you're wanting your existing list to remain untouched).

The only thing that copy and paste into a new window does is copy the paths from the 1st window

[NotNull]

Or ..
- right-click the selected file(s)
- Select Set Run Count
- Set to 1234
- add runcount:1234 to your search query

oR...
- Open a new Everything window (CTRL + N)
- drag the selected files to the search bar of the new window.

[therube]

The only thing that copy and paste into a new window does is copy the paths from the 1st window

Odd.
It should (when you copy) copy the full path+file name(s),
& when you paste, paste (only) the file names themselves (separated by OR's, |).

That is using Ctrl+C.
(Copy Name would do the same, though the way it goes about it is actually different from Ctrl+C.)

If you copied the Path only, that would then paste the paths themselves.
If you copied the Full Path (Ctrl+Shift+C), that would paste the Full Paths.

[anmac1789]

none of these methods prove to be useful im sorry but i think this needs a complete rethought

[void]

File list slots is another option.

Copy your files to the clipboard (Ctrl + C)
-or-
Copy your filenames to the clipboard (Ctrl + Shift + C)

In a new window, search for:
filelist1:
Hold down Ctrl and click the filelist1: text in the search box.
Paste your files or filenames and click OK.