Search for text inside txt or doc files?

[gaiageek]

Is it possible to search for text within text or document files using FARR? I did try with the original config, and looked for plugins, but found no way to do it.

[TucknDar]

I don't think so. But a very nice idea for a plugin, maybe utilize some other program's feature...

[mouser]

yeah it would really be nice if someone wrote a farr plugin that would interface with some of the desktop search tools that index file content (google desktop search, etc.)

[phitsc]

i've actally written one that uses Windows Search. but it misses some icons (for outlook stuff) and it is slow on everything starting with e   

[mouser]

share it!!

maybe it shouldnt start searching until at least 4 or 5 characters are typed -- would that speed it up?

[phitsc]

share it!!

maybe it shouldnt start searching until at least 4 or 5 characters are typed -- would that speed it up?

-mouser (March 27, 2009, 06:17 PM)

Yeah, it probably would. going to try it out when I'm at home again (am skiing this weekend). i'll also post a screenshot of the icons i'd need. maybe someone would be willing to make these?

[mouser]

i'll also post a screenshot of the icons i'd need. maybe someone would be willing to make these?

dc member hamradio is reallllly good at making icons and has been willing to help out in cases like this.

[phitsc]

Indeed! He made all the fabulous FarrMilk icons. That's probably why I didn't dare asking him yet, I think I still owe him for making these. And then I have another FARR plugin in my head, waiting to be developed, which I'll also need icons for. One can always ask though I guess

[phitsc]

Just want to mention that my Windows Search plugin is available now. You can get it from here.