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Turn Windows path into URL?
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Jimdoria:
I know this must be out there somewhere, but it's one of those things that's Google-resistant since the terms bring up so many unrelated results.
What I want to do is convert a Windows file system path into a correctly formed "file://" URL as quickly as possible. Context menu to copy the URL to the clipboard would be the optimal solution. Something I could pipe the path through via the Send To folder would also work.
I could probably hammer this out in AHK in a few hours if I rolled up my sleeves, but I just KNOW I'd be reinventing the wheel.
Does anyone know of a tool that does this? The smaller and simpler (and freer) the better! Thanks!
lanux128:
try ClipName which has this feature.
... This new version supports copy of multiple filenames either as a space separated list or as a CRLF separated list. DOS filenames (8.3) can now also be copied as well as the URL encoded name and the UNC name for remote files. Clipname supports a Copy command for filenames without including any path, URL Encoding for multiple selections ...
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Jimdoria:
Exactly what I wanted! Installed & it works like a charm.
Thanks so much Lanux!
lanux128:
you're welcome, glad to be of help.. :)
rjbull:
Listary can give filename, path, or path+filename. I don't know if this feature is only in the Pro version, nor if it will do full UNC because I'm not on a network to test it. Usefully, there's a portable version, and the basic version is free for personal use, otherwise $19.95 for Pro. I bought my license when it was on Bits du Jour.
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