Move folder tab from below to above!

[labamba]

Can i move the folder tab that by default stays in the bottom of the explorer bar to top.
Please see the image to understand more.
https://freeimage.host/i/dZn4sEl
I find tweaking the ini files to be little tricky. Hence the doubts.
Also can i make the xploere2 to quit or minimize just by pressing the Esc key. That would be handy.

[Gandolf]

Tools | Options | Advanced:
Folder tabs on top.

Customize keyboard:
File | Exit:
Assign the Esc key.

This is in V5, V6 doesn't work for me. I assume it can be done in V6.


Just checked 6.0.0.3 (portable on a USB stick) - Nikos has changed things (for no good reason)!!
Tools | Options | General | Appearance | Tabs on top.

However, fortunately, the key mapping is the same.

[labamba]

Thank you a ton, what a relief to see the folder tab on the top. I m also using 6.0.0.3 Ult x32bit (i think x64 has the same affect).
I was comparing XYplorer and xplorer2, n i found this to be more polished. What a program. Ok i m buying this version. But it wouldn't hurt if
there was a discount for this program.

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Just checked 6.0.0.3 (portable on a USB stick) - Nikos has changed things (for no good reason)!!
Tools | Options | General | Appearance | Tabs on top.

I found that too. ur another settings :
Customize keyboard:
File | Exit:
Assign the Esc key.
Esc= Exit and Close also Exits the program directly. Kind a leaving me dry. I am thinking a minimized xplorer would feel better.
But i didn't find any thing mentioned in the settings.
I want the program to be minimized, u see friend. Can u see it for me, i m a novice user and for my purpose opening a lot of Windows Explorer, kind
a hangs my system. So a dedicated xplorer fits my needs. Can u look it up, once more. I m totally novice at it.
For an old system like mine, with Dual Core and 4 GB RAM, it responds beautifully.
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Okay i found one settings thats:
Tools|Advanced Option|Click Yes for the Settings(Yes/No)|Main Frame(Dual Panel)| Minimize main window to system tray.

This takes affect immediately. However its not like pressing Esc Key.
That is something i didn't find.
Did u find it.
https://www.imghippo.com/i/t1Cy41727549100.png

[nikos]

I don't recommend taking over ESC key, it is internally used in lots of other places, e.g. going from addressbar back into view

[labamba]

i dont mind using it as i dont use other stuffs too much. The basic hotkeys should work, if done correctly.

[nikos]

xplorer2 doesn't have its own command to minimize the window, these are standard windows management commands available from the system menu and the window titlebar buttons

[Gandolf]

I threw together a macro that appears to minimise the window (in V5):

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KEYDOWN alt
KEYDOWN space
KEYUP alt
KEYUP space
KEYDOWN n
KEYUP n

Nikos: will the 'KEYUP n' work when x² is minimised, or will the 'n' key be left down?

[nikos]

you can use SENDKEY alt+space
but it won't work unless the main window is in focus, e.g. FINDFRAME xplorer

[Gandolf]

I thought about using SENDKEY, but wasn't sure exactly what window to define. Now you've shown me:

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FINDFRAME xplorer
SENDKEY alt+space
SENDKEY n

Works fine. I see that the Argument for FINDFRAME only needs to be part of the title, not even the "²" is required.

I might get to like this macro stuff

[labamba]

Hey that works. Instead of bringing the mouse pointer to the minimize button and again moving the mouse pointer to the active windows.
This only required Alt+ Space & N.
It works, i like it ! i like it. Great job nikos and Gandolf.
This is a great way of minimizing. Hey today i'll sleep better.
phhwww....

[Gandolf]

Alt+space & x to Maximise
Alt+space & r to Restore

I use them all the time. Don't like the "rat".

Sweet dreams!