pFind 6.3

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#706 Post by zigbert »

B.K. Johnson
Your're right - I missed your updated post.

There are several ways to think about this, and I like the text to stay in the field.
This makes it possible to change/narrow/widen the search-string without reentering the whole string.

Thank you for your feedback
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#707 Post by B.K. Johnson »

zigbert:
You wrote:
There are several ways to think about this, and I like the text to stay in the field.
This makes it possible to change/narrow/widen the search-string without reentering the whole string.
I accept the validity of that viewpoint. :) However, before beginning my search, I make use of "*" and "?" in my sub-string. I don't recall having the kind of problem you are alluding to. And with your superior knowledge of pFind and regex, I'm sure you could do likewise. :P What does happen from time to time is that I make a typo and have to correct for a single character. Your point would still hold true in that case. :wink:

As I do searches all the time, I usually have at least one instance of pFind open and keep it open after a successful search. :idea: So, I'll now change the way I use pFind: At the end of a search I'll close the window and start a new instance when I need - getting a blank search window in the process.

Of course, there is always the possibility of hacking pFind for my personal use. :roll:
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#708 Post by MochiMoppel »

B.K. Johnson wrote:I did find and installed pFind-6.3.
Where did you find it?

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#709 Post by B.K. Johnson »

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Found pFind-1.3 where zigbert said it was. Take a look here.
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#710 Post by zigbert »

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I've added a clear-icon in the searchfield. That should solve the problem. It deletes the existing searchstring without fuzzing with the clipboard. Works both for ctrl+v and mouse-middle-click.

https://github.com/puppylinux-woof-CE/w ... d631762264

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#711 Post by zigbert »

MochiMoppel
I will release 6.3 soon...

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#712 Post by B.K. Johnson »

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Thanks for the clear icon. It will solve the problem. Looking forward to the pFind-6.3 release.
You'll have a happy customer when it comes. :)
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#713 Post by zigbert »

Version 6.3 uploaded.
See main post

Changelog
- Activate search when pressing enter in textfields.
- Add clear icon in searchfield (thanks to B.K. Johnson)
- Bugfix: paste searchtext by mouse middle-click (thanks to B.K. Johnson)

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#714 Post by B.K. Johnson »

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The icon in the search window works as advertised. Thanks again.
Neither right-click=>Show location or Action=>Show location are working in my tahr-6.0.2~6.0.5. I haven't tested the other rtght-click functions yet.

I'll see what happens in tahr-6.0.6 and report later.
[UPDATE}
Both right-click=>Show location and Action=>Show location work in tahr-6.0.6.
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#715 Post by peebee »

zigbert wrote:Version 6.3 uploaded.
See main post

Changelog
- Activate search when pressing enter in textfields.
- Add clear icon in searchfield (thanks to B.K. Johnson)
- Bugfix: paste searchtext by mouse middle-click (thanks to B.K. Johnson)
Now also uploaded to:
http://distro.ibiblio.org/puppylinux/pe ... es-noarch/

There are 3 locations that need to be kept in sync - this thread, woof-ce on github and ibiblio....

petspecs on github is still showing 6.2-1.....https://github.com/puppylinux-woof-CE/w ... /pet.specs
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#716 Post by tallboy »

Hei Sigmund.
I like pFind very much, but I have a short whishlist:
1) In advanced search, I would like to have a preferences choice to place the list of found files at the bottom of the window, instead of on the left side as now. That will allow the complete file addresses to be included in the view, without having to scroll sideways.
Which could of course be a new default window! :D
2) In preferences, I would like an additional option on setting the default 'Where to search'. I have found that I mostly search for files in System files or All files, not in Personal files which is default.

I use Lucid 5.2.8.7 with JWM, and I have placed a pFind button in the tray, next to the Menu, very handy! May I suggest the same as an installation choice?

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#717 Post by zigbert »

peebee wrote:petspecs on github is still showing 6.2-1..
Now fixed
Thank you

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#718 Post by zigbert »

tallboy wrote:In advanced search, I would like to have a preferences choice to place the list of found files at the bottom of the window, instead of on the left side as now. That will allow the complete file addresses to be included in the view, without having to scroll sideways.
Hei Langemann
My idea of workflow is to toggle the advanced area... - It is very simple to click on the Advanced togglebutton to hide these options which will give all space to file-info.
tallboy wrote:2) In preferences, I would like an additional option on setting the default 'Where to search'. I have found that I mostly search for files in System files or All files, not in Personal files which is default.
You can change the RADIOBUTTON_PATH_PUPPY and RADIOBUTTON_PATH_MNT variable in $HOME/.pfind/pfindrc to match your wishes.

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#719 Post by tallboy »

Takk Sigmund.
It never occured to me that I could toggle the Advanced button after finding files, I'll tell my other braincell to try to remember that! :D
I will modify my pfindrc as suggested.
update: I did, it works
Thank you.

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#720 Post by tallboy »

I would like to change the geometry to 588x188 to enable me to view the complete addresses of found files, after toggling the advanced button? How?
What are the geometry settings in pfindrc pointing at?

Nothing happens when I use the Help function, is there supposed to be a help-doc somewhere?

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#721 Post by B.K. Johnson »

tallboy wrote:
1) In advanced search, I would like to have a preferences choice to place the list of found files at the bottom of the window, instead of on the left side as now. That will allow the complete file addresses to be included in the view, without having to scroll sideways.
On first read, I thought I'd concur. But looking it it some more, I think you'll need to associate the path with the file name. One way would be to display the complete path including file name. A little messy I think. And the window would be larger. My preference would be to place the path below the file name with a little offset for display clarity. Or different colours for filename and path. We'll likely have a smaller window, but would not necessarily prevent the need for scrolling. See screenie=option

Would there still be need for an additional window?
2) In preferences, I would like an additional option on setting the default 'Where to search'. I have found that I mostly search for files in System files or All files, not in Personal files which is default.
Are you saying that you want to avoid clicking the All Files radio button?
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#722 Post by tallboy »

Well, yes, and yes. Both issues were answered by Zigbert, and I achieved what I asked for, see the image below.
But I discovered that I have another problem, but not with pFind. I was given a HP 22" widescreen monitor when my old 15" Dell gave in 3 days ago, and I just attached the new monitor, without rebooting/restarting the live CD. I have discovered that when I resize a window, the X/Y measurments belong to the old screen, not the new one! Very confusing! :?
Oh, and I used the expression file addresses, it should have been paths.
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#723 Post by Puppyt »

Hi zigbert, thank you so much for your dedication with pFind. Over 10 years now!! Absolutely my most regularly-used application in the Puppyverse. I wonder whether it may be feasible to add a "find duplicates" module or component into pFind? Sometimes when I'm perusing the advanced features for specialised searches I'm surprised that it isn't there. Perhaps it's a logistical nightmare. Anyway I just thought I'd ask,
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#724 Post by don570 »

I made a debian package of pfind 6.3
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic. ... 218#971218
for stretch dog linux

I wasn't able to find an icon for the desktop file :(
/usr/share/pixmaps/puppy/find.svg
You should put it inside.
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A suggestion:

Add another application to open up files.
The internet browser (defaultbrowser) will open a variety of file formats
(see image)
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#725 Post by Argolance »

Bonjour,
Where to "find"... the template pot file to complete the French translation?
Thanks.
[EDIT]: I mistakenly pressed the "Search" button twice when the input box was empty and the application froze: had to kill it...
[EDIT]: I finally extract the template pot file from the Italian compiled translation 6.2 *.mo file, which seems to be complete.

Cordialement.
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