Bulldog Finder - right click utility

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Bulldog Finder - right click utility

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Bulldog Finder - right click utility
localized for foreign translations
Compatible with Rox and Thunar file manager

Edit: Version 1.4 will search in a mounted partition
to find a file quickly(more quickly than pfind
which does a general search)


This is a spin off of Large files finder written by SFR

By default, you will find a file based on a fragment of a filename
that you enter. However as an option you can find a list
of files that are created or modified before a certain number of days ago.
This can be useful when you right click on a large partition icon
in Rox filer and want your recent work.
Warning that the search can be slow.
Maybe 15 seconds on a large hard drive.

Note that foreign characters are supported.

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You can right click on folder or a partition. Choose Bulldog Finder
in the menu.

Requirements: Either Thunar or Rox Filer must be installed. That's all.
build_gettext and Run_in_Terminal are now included in package

I'd be interested in reports of bugs that you find.

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#2 Post by darkcity »

great stuff, good to see puppy becoming more international, added bulldog link to wiki NLS page ; -)
http://puppylinux.org/wikka/NativeLanguageSupport

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New version 1.1

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New version 1.1

I made some improvements and fixed a bug

It is now compatible with Thunar file manager and the Saluki distribution

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#4 Post by don570 »

Here is how it looks in Saluki ---> 'Search inside folder' is
Bulldog Finder

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new version 1.2

- this corrects the white space in thunar's sendto desktop file


Note: There appears to be bug in Thunar that makes it difficult
to constuct a desktop file in Thunar, but future versions will fix that
I'm sure :lol:

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#6 Post by don570 »

New version 1.3

1) should work with links

2) Results can be opened with texteditor , just click on button
at bottom of window.

3) I checked that time (mtime) feature worked.

4) help button included

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Bulldog finder - version 1.4

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Version 1.4 will search in a mounted partition
to find a file quickly(more quickly than pfind
which does a general search)


You can now search in a mounted partition --> home refers to
/mnt/home which is where you have stored your pupsave.

/root and /usr can also be searched.

You can now launch from the start menu if you wish.

Distros with Thunar should use version 1.3

I still haven't tested with a full install situation. I'll get around to it
eventually.

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new version 1.5

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new version 1.5 - fixed desktop file so name will show on start menu
in English


I checked Bulldog Finder on older versions of Puppy linux
and I found that it will work so I have deleted my warning about
needing new versions of gtkdialog.

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New version 1.6

I've begun to gettext the application , but I still haven't tested it
with MoManager. That step is next.

I've made several changes as well to interface and also
how the disks are recognized.

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new version 1.9

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New version 1.9

Corrected mistake in packaging :oops: I left out a file which resulted in
the app not working as a right click.

Also I checked with a full install of precise and found a mistake.
Corrected now

New feature - option to include folder names in the hitlist.
Default is to not include since folder names can
be confusing.


The POT file can be downloaded and translate the English expressions
into your native language , then post on this site to help others.
I will build the mo file and include in package


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#11 Post by don570 »

Version 2.0- removed a programming mistake that
created an error message in terminal

I've tested it on links and folders with whitespace and it
works as far as I can tell. Even links to other partitions. :wink:

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#12 Post by Henry »

I tried ver. 1.9 and 2.0 in PreciseNop-5.4.3. Are these versions OK for Thunar? Seem to work (without much testing), but once the search results are displayed it is not possible to maximize them and one has to scroll sideways to see the whole result. Seems awkward.

I just started using this seriously, and it is impressively simple, fast, and convenient. Keep it simple! Thanks.
don570 wrote:Version 2.0- removed a programming mistake that
created an error message in terminal

I've tested it on links and folders with whitespace and it
works as far as I can tell. Even links to other partitions. :wink:

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#13 Post by don570 »

I haven't tested bulldog finder with thunar. I stuck
the Thunar desktop file in the package since it is so tiny.

Carolina 0.5 does allow the user to modify the right clicking
of files and folders.

I'll see if I can make the change so that it works properly with it.
It's only a small change.


I've already done the modification with my other utilities...
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 812#677812

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#14 Post by don570 »

New version 2.1


I made the changes so that Bulldog finder can be used with
the Thunar file manager. I checked on Carolina 0.5 and
PreciseNOP (see image).

The app can be launched from the start menu or a right-click.

I've included the pot file so people can translate the English expressions
into their native language. Just fill in and send back to me.
I will make the mo file.


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#15 Post by don570 »

Updated to version 2.2

-I overlooked when there is no pupsave file and the user
boots from a frugal installation . Fixed.

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New version 2.3

-home (the place where pupsave file is stored) wasn't showing
on the list - Fixed

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New version 2.4

Switched to comboboxentry to solve crashing when user changed an
item in combobox...

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#18 Post by vovchik »

Dear don570,

Thanks for Bulldog. Works really nicely and the filesize totals at the bottom are useful. Nice touch. I am using it now in place of something 01micko and I once put together and am getting more use out of it!

with kind regards,
vovchik

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#19 Post by don570 »

I had forgotten that I had put version 2.4 in my right-click package
I should have posted several weeks ago. :oops:

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Just remember

home ----> /mnt/home (partition where Puppy is located)
sda1 -----> /mnt/sda1
root -----> /root

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bulldog-finder - new version 2.5

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new version 2.5

New feature- A relaunch button in the results window
so you can try again quickly.

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