exec32 Scripting Language
The Navigator Pane
The Navigator Pane presents directories and files similar to Windows Explorer. I tried Explorer-like
directory and file controls, but went back to the simpler VB-style controls because I got more control
over the handling of the files. Rather than try to out-do Windows Explorer, I decided to provide a
toolbar button and hotkey to run Windows Explorer, changing directories to the current directory in
exec32. Windows Explorer is best for directory maintenance, and some file maintenance, but does
not offer much with managing favorite directories.
In practice, I use exec32 to go to my favorite directories from a favorites list
(F4), then hit CTRL-E to
cause Windows Explorer to change to that directory. Sure beats using the mouse to tediously navigate
the tree.
Bug: I found that when using Active Desktop, the Tools, Go To function is not present. I have
built in a compatibility feature for this: Add this key to the [exec32] section of exec32.ini:
atchivedesktop=1
Once you are in a directory, a right-click on the files pulls up a list of context tasks, such as
copy filenames to the Clipboard, convert a text file to Palm Pilot document format, or run your
favorite text editor on the current file (F2).
Several "masks" are provided above the file control, such as *.*, *.exe, *.help, etc. Clicking
*.exe, for example, will display only programs in the current directory.
The navigator interface is opimized to be used with a keyboard, saving you from having to reach for the mouse.
- Up and Down Cursor - Select directories and files.
- Left Cursor - Move from the file window to the directory window.
- Up Cursor - In the file window, move to the pattern text box.
- Backspace - Move up from the current directory.
- Enter - In the directory window, open the directory and display the files. In the file window,
open the file in its native application.
CTRL-D - Add the current directory to the Go To Folder dialog favorites.
- F2 - Load the current file in the file window into your Text Editor.
- F4 - Toggle the display between the Navigator and Directory Favorites panes. In the Directory
Favorites pane, if you prefer to enter the name of a directory to change to, enter
it in the Favorites text box. If not, press the Down Cursor, and select a
directory from the list. You can press the Projects button to select a differnt project file.
- CTRL-W - Toggle the display between the Navigator and full screen Web Browser display.
- CTRL-E - Run Explorer, and have it change to the current drive and directory.
- CTRL-SHIFT-F1 - Place the current directory in the left directory bookmark.
- CTRL-SHIFT-F2 - Place the current directory in the right directory bookmark.
- CTRL-F1 - Change to the directory in the left directory bookmark.
- CTRL-F2 - Change to the directory in the right directory bookmark.
- CTRL-T - Maximize the To-Do text box, allowing you to better view contents.
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