Is there such a thing as an "include-omission"?

[David.P]

Hello Forum,

I'm just realizing that I normally would like to exclude lots of folders and only include a few folders in the search results.

However, sometimes I'd still like to search everywhere, but without having to rebuild the index beforehand. Is there a solution for this use case, similar to Omit Results, just reversed, so to speak?

Thanks,
David

[void]

Filters would be the best option at the moment.

To create a filter to search specific locations only:

• From the Search menu, click Add to filters....
• Change the Name to: My Favourite Location
• Change the Search to:
  C:\Windows\ | "C:\Program files\"
  | = OR
  Use double quotes to escape spaces.
  Use a trailing backslash for the best results.
• Click OK.

Filters can be activated from the Search menu, Filter bar (View -> Filters), right clicking the status bar, filter macro or filter keyboard shortcut.

I have on my TODO list to add favourite locations to the folder sidebar.

[David.P]

Thank you, that helps for the time being. Looking forward to the favorite locations in the folder sidebar feature!

[NotNull]

Alternatively:

The omitted results can be (temporary) included in the resultlist, without the need to rebuild the index.
When done with your search(es), enable Result Omissions again.

To toggle Result Omissions:

• menu:Index => Enable Result Omissions
• Right-click Everything's statusbar and select Enable Result Omissions
• Bind a keyboard shortcut to Index | Enable Result Omissions (OPtions => Keyboard) and use that key.

To disable result Omissions, you can also double-click OMIT in the statusbar.