Configuration exort / import ?

marckooijman@wanadoo.nl · Post by **marckooijman@wanadoo.nl** » 2005 Feb 11, 23:54

Hi,

does anyone know whether it is possible to export the current config of xPlorer2 to a file, that can be imported on a clean installation?

For example, in the meantime I've configured xPlorer2 with all kinds of buttons, column-settings, bookmarks, etc. :D

If I'd ever have to reinstall it (for example after reinstalling XP), I'd have to do all the customizations again... :?

Thanks in advance!

Marc

fgagnon · Post by **fgagnon** » 2005 Feb 12, 00:50

xplorer² stores its configuration in the system registry.
{usually:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ZabaraKatranemia Plc\xplorer2
or
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ZabaraKatranemia Plc\xplorer2_UC}

You can use regedit { Start | Run | regedit } to export the main registry key to a NameOfYourChoice.reg file

The ____.reg file can be imported on another machine (with a simple d-click) and/or kept for reference to reinstate a favorite setup.

Post by **nikos** » 2005 Feb 12, 09:36

supplementing what fred said, you will almost definitely want to export xplorer2_UC.global registry key too, which holds your bookmarks etc

mario_a · Post by **mario_a** » 2005 Feb 12, 11:39

How about adding 2 more features named "Export Settings" and "Import Settings" in the program itself ?

This would avoid confusion about which registry keys to export, and would make re - configuring xplorer after a reinstall / across machines much more easier.

Also, an option to store settings in an INI file instead of the registry would be nice.

Post by **nikos** » 2005 Feb 12, 12:43

good idea! why don't i add it immediately?

fgagnon · Post by **fgagnon** » 2005 Feb 12, 12:59

nikos wrote:you will almost definitely want to export xplorer2_UC.global registry key too, which holds your bookmarks etc

Of course !

And until nikos implements that idea, mario_a & Marc, if you back up a level and export the key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ZabaraKatranemia Plc
you will capture your settings for Editor², 2xExplorer (if you are still using that) and any custom xplorer² layouts you have defined -- all in one 'zab-key'

Post by **nikos** » 2005 Feb 12, 13:29

to disrupt this euphoria, i just realized that not all information is exportable. For example, not all paths will be the same for the 2 PCs so many bookmarks will just not work. But all in all it will be a handy command, subject to this caveat that may require some attention when one re-imports the REG file

mario_a · Post by **mario_a** » 2005 Feb 12, 19:02

nikos wrote:good idea! why don't i add it immediately?

Thanks ! That will definitely prove useful to many, I'm sure.