I read in 2xExplorer that I could use the undo- function of Win-Explorer, but it never worked. :?:
Undo- Option
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halcyon
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Undo- Option
What I really miss is an undo (the last action) option/ button! For example: Sometimes my quirky mouse drops things halfways and I must look them up then, because I don't know into wich folder they have been dropped. If I could just undo the last operation (e.g.: move) it would be easier. I cannot understand how Nikos writes this wonderful little program and not includes this functionality you can find in virtually any prog.
I read in 2xExplorer that I could use the undo- function of Win-Explorer, but it never worked. :?:
I read in 2xExplorer that I could use the undo- function of Win-Explorer, but it never worked. :?:
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nikos
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halcyon
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that's funny - at least it semms so to me, but I'm not a programmer.... How can Mickeysoft's Explorer do that then? It is far behind the capabilities of xplorer² !? I guess they have access to some systeme routines you don't want to touch or mess with.
Anyway it's a pity; and life will be a little brighter the day (hopefully coming soon) that you implement that (little?) function!
Thanks for your quick reply and for xplorer²!
Anyway it's a pity; and life will be a little brighter the day (hopefully coming soon) that you implement that (little?) function!
Thanks for your quick reply and for xplorer²!
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jasinwa
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I agree...I like using xplorer2 but also really miss the undo. I have the earlier 2x version and will try it....
It's the only feature missing that's stopping me from using xplorer2 all the time.
Does the PRO version have it? Is that why it's not in the free version? It is a very basic command, since Explorer uses it...
OK, seems like 2x also doesn't work although the command is there....
It's the only feature missing that's stopping me from using xplorer2 all the time.
Does the PRO version have it? Is that why it's not in the free version? It is a very basic command, since Explorer uses it...
OK, seems like 2x also doesn't work although the command is there....
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nikos
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eyals
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Would you quit underestimating the development work?that's funny - at least it semms so to me
Every second request answered with a "can't" answer - gets a "what's the problem?!" response.
Not that I don't miss the undo, along with other features, but I can only request it and emphasize it's importance, and believe that the guys here are trying their best.
Nikos - Since the same questions come up again and again - I suggest you open a "wishlist" section.
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David_1cog
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Hi nikos
Just discovered xplorer2 - very impressive.
Unfortunately, like many others, I'd really miss an undo function. I'm sure you're getting tired of the question (I've found a few threads on the subject), but any progress on adding this functionality? Or is it just not going to happen?
One idea I've had to partially make up for no undo is to always keep a tab open for the Recycle Bin. Obviously that won't help for undo rename, undo move, etc., but at least makes it quicker / easier to undo deletes.
David.
Just discovered xplorer2 - very impressive.
Unfortunately, like many others, I'd really miss an undo function. I'm sure you're getting tired of the question (I've found a few threads on the subject), but any progress on adding this functionality? Or is it just not going to happen?
One idea I've had to partially make up for no undo is to always keep a tab open for the Recycle Bin. Obviously that won't help for undo rename, undo move, etc., but at least makes it quicker / easier to undo deletes.
David.
David
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Scifi-Bob
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Undo - dangerous
I'm a developer, and I know that the Undo feature is not an easy task to accomplish.
I usually map several external Linux shares (NFS) in Windows, and the Explorer undo thingy has corrupted the files on my Linux boxes more than once.
It is difficult to record any file action that is done to a file on an external file system, and without 100% knowledge of the internal workings of the Windows file system it is virtually impossible to record all changes that is going on with a specific file even if its stored on a local drive.
An undo function would probably work well until some application modifies the file through some undocumented API call. At this time the xplorer2 undo function would have insuficcient data to work with whithout knowing it, and therefore would be pretty dangerous.
I prefer that all file operations are safe rather than guessing if my file is corrupt or not after an undo.
Looking at the bright side, the lack of an undo function is forcing you to handle files more carefully, and maybe you won't be so quick to delete/rename/modify files as you were before. (This is a good thing in my book...)
This is just my opinion, feel free to comment on it.
I usually map several external Linux shares (NFS) in Windows, and the Explorer undo thingy has corrupted the files on my Linux boxes more than once.
It is difficult to record any file action that is done to a file on an external file system, and without 100% knowledge of the internal workings of the Windows file system it is virtually impossible to record all changes that is going on with a specific file even if its stored on a local drive.
An undo function would probably work well until some application modifies the file through some undocumented API call. At this time the xplorer2 undo function would have insuficcient data to work with whithout knowing it, and therefore would be pretty dangerous.
I prefer that all file operations are safe rather than guessing if my file is corrupt or not after an undo.
Looking at the bright side, the lack of an undo function is forcing you to handle files more carefully, and maybe you won't be so quick to delete/rename/modify files as you were before. (This is a good thing in my book...)
This is just my opinion, feel free to comment on it.
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David_1cog
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redsandro
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I'm a developper, and I know undo is not impossible, it's just harder to undo certain actions than others.
What I like to see is an option to undo the closing of a tab - like in the Opera browser. (I would also like to see the tabs draggable like in Opera or Notepad++, but I read somewhere one the forum you're not gonna do that.)
Wouldn't it be a solution to have an undo function that only undoes certain actions? Like tab closes and renames/file actions only on the local file system?
What I like to see is an option to undo the closing of a tab - like in the Opera browser. (I would also like to see the tabs draggable like in Opera or Notepad++, but I read somewhere one the forum you're not gonna do that.)
Wouldn't it be a solution to have an undo function that only undoes certain actions? Like tab closes and renames/file actions only on the local file system?