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Post New Requests Here / Re: Idea: Stupidly Simple Search Shortcut
« Last post by publicdomain on April 13, 2023, 08:06 AM »
Hello & good day!  :) Code continues being pushed to GitHub & the program is shaping finely!

SearchShortcut_ALPHA01.png

Think it performs what you require: multiple search terms + multiple search engines by user selection.

Adding a new search engine, is done by searching the keyword "publicdomain" and adding the resulting link, hence it's quite easy :Thmbsup:
177
Finished Programs / Re: Duplicated Folders/Directories...
« Last post by publicdomain on April 13, 2023, 07:23 AM »
Hello @awopbamboo!

Such a tool can perform the check by:

  • Directory name.
  • File name and size (in bits).
  • File checksum(s).

If it does it in this order, then the duplicate finding time can be sped-up.

I'm happy to do a tool with such a 3-step algorithm :)

(Specifying the resulting type of match)

Cheers!

Hi All

I have not posted for yonks, but still check back here every now and then...  I have a question or request if anyone is bored...

I have scanned the forum, and can't find anything relating to this...

Anyway. I am trying to find something that will scan for duplicate folders/directories. In that, a whole folder has been copied elsewhere and now two versions exist. A crude method could be that it simply checks the number of files and the names of the files (bur would be better if content/checksum were checked also).

I use onedrive, and if I scan for a file often it comes back in more than one destination. I am sure this is there I have accidentally copied a folder or uploaded the same images more than once.

I know I can use a filededupe (I created a command line one myself, which is why I now know I have duplicated folders). I appear to be using so much space on duplicated stuff, it is so annoying!

Anyone got anything that can do this at a folder level?

Cheers
-awopbamboo (April 13, 2023, 06:13 AM)
178
Post New Requests Here / Re: Tally lines of text based on first X characters
« Last post by publicdomain on April 10, 2023, 09:48 AM »
Okay, as you already tried the fix, modifying flatten is the way then :Thmbsup:

(On the way! :))
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Post New Requests Here / Re: Idea: Stupidly Simple Search Shortcut
« Last post by publicdomain on April 10, 2023, 09:43 AM »
Good day! Code will begin making its way to public view via GitHub  :)

Display a prompt asking the user whether to repeat search again with a different engine or engines or keyword or to stop.
-luvnbeast (March 30, 2023, 08:38 AM)

I take it's okay to have it be a sequential pressing of "search" button instead of multiple prompts...


Also, if possible please mention what's your favorite browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Edge...) to add an option to open in tabs (when triggering 10+ simultaneous searches, some browsers may actually open the same number of new Windows/Instances unless the appropriate command line flags are used).

Cheers!
180
Post New Requests Here / Re: Tally lines of text based on first X characters
« Last post by publicdomain on April 06, 2023, 04:22 PM »
TallyLines is released!


TallyLines_v0-1-0.png


Flatten is still giving this error message when it encounters long path items
-nkormanik (April 02, 2023, 12:48 AM)

Can you please report your experience with this system-wide long path fix:


Enabling the long paths will allow you to get the long path’s files or folders info using System.IO or WMI. If you’re using a Windows 10 machine, then please follow the below-mentioned steps to enable long paths
 
a. Hit the Windows key, type gpeedit.msc and press Enter.
b. Navigate to Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Filesystem > NTFS.
c. Double click the Enable NTFS long paths option and enable it.
 
Image3.png
 
To reflect the changes, update the group policy. After successful group update, WMI or System.IO libraries work for long paths too.

Cheers & many thanks!
181
Post New Requests Here / Re: Idea: Stupidly Simple Search Shortcut
« Last post by publicdomain on April 06, 2023, 04:15 PM »
... did you forget about me?
-luvnbeast (April 06, 2023, 07:18 AM)

Hi! Of course not! :-*

Yours is our very next release :Thmbsup:

Cheers!
182
PublicDomainVic / TallyLines - Tally lines of text based on first X characters (v0.1.0)
« Last post by publicdomain on April 06, 2023, 04:10 PM »
TallyLines v0.1.0

Tally lines of text based on first X characters.

TallyLines_v0-1-0

⬇️ Downloads:



Made for: nkormanik

Original thread: Tally lines of text based on first X characters

Source code: TallyLines @ GitHub

Targets Microsoft .NET framework v4.5

  • Results displayed in text area.
  • Load text file via File/Open.
  • File/New to reset.
  • Customize the number of first characters.
  • Remove blank lines option.
  • Trim lines option.
  • Always on top.

Day #96, Week #14 @ April 06, 2023

==========

Release supporters:

  • Jesse Reichler (A.K.A. Mouser from DonationCoder.com)
  • Max P.
  • Kathryn S.
  • Cranioscopical
  • Tomos
  • luvnbeast
  • nkormanik
  • Will you be our next supporter? :)
💗 Support:

One-time Paypal @ https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/victorvls
Our Patreon page @ www.patreon.com/publicdomain.

Email/Paypal: [email protected]

Thanks & keep on rocking! 👍
Vic
183
General Software Discussion / Re: best first time linux distro for windows user
« Last post by publicdomain on April 01, 2023, 06:49 AM »
This is a fine list with an explanation on why each distro can be good for Windows users:

Top 10 Linux Distributions for Windows Users in 2023

1. Zorin OS
2. Linux Mint Cinnamon Edition
3. Kubuntu LTS Release
4. Deepin
5. Ubuntu LTS Release with GNOME
6. Endless OS
7. Linux Lite
8. Pop OS
9. elementary OS
10. Peppermint OS
-debugpoint

Source: https://www.debugpoint.com/best-linux-distributions-windows/
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Post New Requests Here / Re: Tally lines of text based on first X characters
« Last post by publicdomain on April 01, 2023, 06:26 AM »
Hi Nick! On the way (with a small GUI) :Thmbsup:

Code @ https://github.com/p...icdomain/tally-lines

Given a text file.  And given that we are interested in the first 20 characters to base a tally on.

How many lines are there for each different first 20 characters?

For instance, in the following:

http://62.182.86.140
http://62.182.86.140
http://62.182.86.140
http://libgenfrialc7
http://libgenfrialc7

There are 3 of http://62.182.86.140
There are 2 of http://libgenfrialc7

Thoughts and help greatly appreciated!

Nicholas Kormanik
-nkormanik (April 01, 2023, 02:04 AM)
185
Post New Requests Here / Re: Idea: Stupidly Simple Search Shortcut
« Last post by publicdomain on March 31, 2023, 07:55 PM »
Thank you so much, I hope this won't be too difficult...  :Thmbsup:
-luvnbeast (March 31, 2023, 01:38 AM)

It's very doable. We have similar "click to edit" functionality from other GUI's and the keyword search is just a regex substitution.

Chances are it's a weekend project.

Source code @ https://github.com/p...main/search-shortcut

Stay tuned! :) Cheers!
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Post New Requests Here / Re: Idea: Stupidly Simple Search Shortcut
« Last post by publicdomain on March 30, 2023, 06:57 PM »
Hi @luvnbeast, this is pretty doable & I'm on it :Thmbsup: (GUI)

Cheers!

I hope I can get some help with a tiny program that could read search URLs from a separate text file, I would be creating of 5 to 15 search engine URLs. Then upon starting the program in Win 10:

Create an input text box for the user to enter a keyword several keywords into.
then create a drop-down box or radio buttons to allow the user to select which an image search engine or engines to use (I could use more than 1).
Depending on the user's selections, open the corresponding image search engine pages in the default browser.
Display a prompt asking the user whether to repeat search again with a different engine or engines or keyword or to stop.

This would be a great time saver especially when searching for images across multiple engines or even search web engines as the program could probably be used to enter multiple keyword searches at once.  :) If you have any questions please reach out to me I would gladly answer all inquiries. Thanks for your support in advance...
-luvnbeast (March 30, 2023, 08:38 AM)
187
PublicDomainVic / UndessRunner - Execute programs if not running. (v0.1.0)
« Last post by publicdomain on March 28, 2023, 10:17 PM »
UnlessRunner

Execute programs if not running.



⬇️ Downloads:



Made for: Contro

Original thread: Execute only if not running

Source code: UnlessRunner @ GitHub

Targets Microsoft .NET framework v4.5

  • Add multiple programs by browse dialog.
  • Clear all programs via File/New.
  • Save program list to text file. (File/Save).
  • Load program list from text file (File/Open).
  • Remove multiple selected items from pograms list.
  • Auto-save programs list via SettingsData.
  • Sorted list box.

Day #87, Week #13 @ March 28, 2023

==========

Release supporters:
  • Jesse Reichler (A.K.A. Mouser from DonationCoder.com)
  • Max P.
  • Kathryn S.
  • Cranioscopical
  • Tomos
  • Will you be our next supporter? :)
https://github.githubassets.com/images/icons/emoji/unicode/1f497.png
Support:

One-time Paypal @ https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/victorvls

Our Patreon page @ www.patreon.com/publicdomain.

Email/Paypal: [email protected]

Thanks & keep on rocking! https://github.githubassets.com/images/icons/emoji/unicode/1f44d.png


Vic
188
Coding Snacks / Re: contextmenu addon feature (alike LevelZap)
« Last post by publicdomain on March 25, 2023, 10:57 PM »
LevelZap 1.0.2: https://archive.org/...ails/level-zap-1.0.2 is working just fine
Size: 628745 byte (614 KiB) CRC64: E493B59987014801
-Curt (March 24, 2023, 06:26 PM)

One thing you have to give credit to Windows systems for is the fact they do support legacy programs for a long time (even decades! :Thmbsup:)
189
PublicDomainVic / Re: FolderComments - Edit Windows Explorer folder "Comments” column text (v0.1.0)
« Last post by publicdomain on March 23, 2023, 10:38 AM »
Unicode seems to work ;D - but the "Cancel" button is too small for non-English languages. It should be "Abbrechen" in German.
-Tuxman (March 20, 2023, 08:10 PM)

Thanks for using it!  :-* The dialog is the one shipped by MS in the official framework...
190
PublicDomainVic / Re: The case for supporting Windows 7 in 2022
« Last post by publicdomain on March 23, 2023, 10:20 AM »
Windows 7 market share still @ 5.39%:

https://gs.statcount...ws/desktop/worldwide

Screenshot from 2023-03-23 11-15-19.png

That's higher than Windows 8 and 8.1 combined! We are supporting it for some more time...
191
Living Room / DonationCoder @ Wikipedia 👍
« Last post by publicdomain on March 03, 2023, 04:07 PM »
DC's entry on the Wikipedia:


More proof of how great this community is :Thmbsup:

(Not every site has the honor of having it's own Wikipedia entry; a big achievement on the Internet indeed )
192
Living Room / Re: A reminder for those who have recently donated
« Last post by publicdomain on March 03, 2023, 02:30 PM »
It should never take more than 24 hours after you make a donation to get a thank you from us and an email on how to activate your forum account.
-mouser (November 24, 2005, 04:13 AM)

Hi! Just wanted to mention there's currently a bug on the cash-out page near the 24-hour message on the other end of the operation:

Screenshot from 2023-03-03 16-12-29_DC-cashout-bug.png

The mailto: link fetches the user email (in my case, [email protected]) whereas the link points to the proper admin email... it seems like they should match.

Just reporting in to assist since these little proper details make it better  :Thmbsup:

Or course, thanks a lot for keeping the DonationCredits program up! DC Rocks!
193
Delphi and C++ Builder / Re: Please let me earn badges for Delphi (OOP) Pascal, I am really good in that one
« Last post by publicdomain on March 02, 2023, 11:23 AM »
+1 for you being a great Delphi coder dear KZ! If you need to cast a vote somewhere, you got mine :Thmbsup:

BTW Now that you mention badges, I've always wanted to be given the "Coding Snacks" badge  :)

https://www.donationcoder.com/shared/images/badges/dc_codingsnacks_badge/SnackBowl_64.gif
https://www.donation...=badges;show=csnacks

(I have never really asked since releases are made with much love and I'm just grateful for the opportunity to be an active participant here )
194
PublicDomainVic / Vic's + PD Project (Intro)
« Last post by publicdomain on March 02, 2023, 08:30 AM »
Hi Guys, this thread collects my thoughts on the Public Domain project.

We're coming to life with the project goal of assisting the internet community at large with our custom-made software.

Core mission statement: to offer helpful software releases dedicated to the Public Domain.


Considerations:

It's okay if a program is made to fit only a single person's request / use case (Made for: ...)

Some releases will work for many people, some are streamlined to cater to less fellows -even to only one- which is perfectly fine. An individual's needs are also part of those of the collective hence it all adds up.


This is a project with a long-term mentality. We are intending to use the whole 2020's decade to cement solid foundations.

Financially, it must simply support a family of three. Perhaps by 2029 a family of four, yet still a very doable financial goal to call the project a success both for sustaining my family and helping the world :)

Vic
195
PublicDomainVic / BatchTitleChanger [placeholder]
« Last post by publicdomain on March 01, 2023, 11:18 AM »
]Placeholder to be used as original thread for next release]
196
Post New Requests Here / Re: [Request] - Windows Title Change ( Permanent )
« Last post by publicdomain on March 01, 2023, 10:37 AM »
BTW, there's a request to add batch processing to this program... think it'll be better to create a dedicated separate command-line or single-dialog program as it will be a more straightforward experience (currently working on it @ https://github.com/p.../batch-title-changer).
197
Living Room / Re: Duplicated coding snack, does it count? (Mouser & community feedback)
« Last post by publicdomain on February 28, 2023, 02:38 PM »
Yeah, it is great for users to have multiple solutions to a certain request  :-*

Now, from the Administrative side of things, it may be preferable for programmers to do new/fresh & unique releases since a diversity of novel releases makes the community more appealing in the larger picture (from the administrative side's POV...)

I would guess Mouser/Jesse would prefer to see 10 programmers making 10 fresh/unique new programs here on DC rather than having them all creating different forms of the same tool

(This may be perceived as "meta discussion" but it's relevant since -as a programmer- I often get the "I can do/implement that snack better" vs "making a new/novel program from scratch" dichotomy more often than not when browsing the "Coding snacks" sections)


Definitely grateful for your replies & absolutely eager to see more discussion/opinions on this topic as the next batch of snack releases is being done!
198
Living Room / Duplicated coding snack, does it count? (Mouser & community feedback)
« Last post by publicdomain on February 27, 2023, 02:22 PM »
Hello dear Mouser/Jesse and DC community.

Here's a couple questions I'd like to ask for having your feedback at this time:

- Should a duplicate coding snack be welcome at the board? https://www.donationcoder.com/forum/Themes/dc2/images/dc/boardicons/rice_bowl48.png

- Is it eligible for a donation reward?


As I am about to engage on re-coding a few tools that may have been implemented (e.g. Need a specific type a renaming utility or script for nickodemos), this is currently relevant.

My take? The more options for the user the merrier (IMHO) It's duplicated work, but it's still work toward a fellow member :-*

I guess the donation credit eligibility is for Mouser to answer, but still it is rather interesting to learn what the community thinks about duplicated tools here at DC.

Thanks!
199
PublicDomainVic / FolderComments - Edit Windows Explorer folder "Comments” column text (v0.1.0)
« Last post by publicdomain on February 25, 2023, 09:14 PM »
FolderComments

Edit folder comments for them to appear in the “Comments” column of Windows Explorer.







Downloads:


Made for: mykemo

Original thread: IDEA: Comments Column Notes

Source code: FolderComments @ GitHub

Targets Microsoft .NET framework v4.5

v0.1.0 notes:
  • Add or edit comments using the same context menu.
  • Uses WinAPI calls only (avoids direct desktop.ini editing).
  • Add/remove context menu from the main program.
  • Immediate display of new comments.

Day #56, Week #08 @ February 25, 2023

==========

Release supporters:
  • Jesse Reichler (A.K.A. Mouser from DonationCoder.com)
  • Max P.
  • Kathryn S.
  • Cranioscopical
  • Will you be our next supporter? :)

💗 Support:

Use your DonationCredits!

One-time Paypal @ https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/victorvls

Our Patreon page @ www.patreon.com/publicdomain.

Thanks & keep on rocking! 👍
Vic
200
PublicDomainVic / RenameHierarchy - Rename an entire hierarchy of folders (v0.1.0)
« Last post by publicdomain on February 24, 2023, 07:00 AM »
RenameHierarchy

Rename an entire hierarchy of folders.



Download:



Made for: nkormanik

Original thread: Rename FOLDERS in hierarchy

Source code: RenameHierarchy @ GitHub

Targets Microsoft .NET framework v4.5

v0.1.0 notes:

  • - Ask for UNDO action when using a previous folder.
  • - Customize context menu item text.
  • - Customize folder name length (random digits).
  • - Centralized embedded database by LiteDB.
  • - Long path support by AlphaFS.
  • - Save settings data on exit.
  • - Always on top.

Day #54, Week #08 @ February 23, 2023

==========

Release supporters:

* Jesse Reichler (A.K.A. Mouser from DonationCoder.com)
* Max P.
* Kathryn S.
* Cranioscopical
* Will you be our next supporter? :)

💗 Support:

Use your DonationCredits!

One-time Paypal @ https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/victorvls

Our Patreon page @ www.patreon.com/publicdomain.

Email/Paypal: [email protected]

Thanks & keep on rocking!  :Thmbsup:

Vic
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