db90h's best kept secret #1: Command Prompt Explorer Bar (Free OSS)

[db90h]

I'm surprised this one has never caught on. I imagine it's only due to a lack of people taking the time to let others know of it. So here it is..

This utility integrates a command prompt window within explorer that stays synchronized with the folder you're viewing in explorer. It includes macro support which is a wonderful extension to the command prompt.

It works through some API hooks combined with normal shell extension interfaces. For the most part, it works well. This project could use a new maintainer though. It doesn't work under x64 at the moment, it needs some modifications in the API hooking code.



Download and source code: http://www.codeproject.com/csharp/CommandBar.asp

[mouser]

nice find, never heard of that one before.

[Josh]

Is this still in development? The latest release was in 02 :-/

[db90h]

No, it's not under development. It needs a new maintainer bad.

[Josh]

Yeah, thats one thing I look for in any software I use. If its not under current development or had a release in a while, I tend to stay clear as I like software that has the potential of being improved or fixed in the case of a bug.

Looks good none-the-less, trying it out now. Perhaps someone from dc should take over development ;-)

[db90h]

Yes, I'd like to see someone take over development or release a similar tool. There are people out there trying to sell software that is simply 'console as a Windows app' without the shell integration. This is a great utility.

I started to update its API hooking code to work with explorer x64, but never finished it.

[urlwolf]

the installer gives me an unspecified error (?).
I use Dopus anyway. I'll try to entice those guys to program something similar pointing them at this thread that would be great. Nice find db90h.

[JavaJones]

That looks super cool. I will join my voice to the call for a new maintainer.

- Oshyan

[f0dder]

Looks interesting enough... but xplorer^2 has some tricks with the "location" bar, so I don't need this

[mitzevo]

Interesting find.. Added to my powertool list for future needs if any

[Ampa]

I also use Xplorer^2 which has its own console window integrated with the file manager, allows for some very useful shortcuts... dos like commands can simply be typed directly into the address bar (with a $ prefix) and will then interact with the currently selected files / directories.