Explicit directory search for parameters

[john_hammond]

I am note sure if this is possible yet, but I would like to use the explicit directory search when typing alias or other application parameter. So for example, when I start typing c:\ after notepad, FARR should show the directory browse window below and help me find the file faster:

notepad c:\test\doc.txt

[mouser]

In the help file look for the topic "Using Alias Action Keywords" which is about 10 down in the "Advanced Use" chapter.

Basically if you make an alias that uses $$1, you can write +aliasname in your search when you do an explicit directory search to launch the alias on the found file.

[john_hammond]

Thanks. I've tried that, but it seems I've added a conflicting alias, which prevented it from working. Now I've removed the conflict and it works.

Just a little clarification for the help file. It says:

Now you can type in your search:
+hexedit mydocsearch...

but probably should be:

Now you can type in your search:
mydocsearch +hexedit

Because if you type the alias in the beginning, it does not work (at least for me).

P.S.: I've just started using FARR and so far it is quite good!

[mouser]

Thanks very much for the report john i will fix help file!