Shaping the Future of MultiCommander - Your Feedback on Development Priorities

[Mathias (Author)]

Hello,

I'm currently reviewing our development roadmap and re-evaluating the prioritization of upcoming tasks.

Your feedback is crucial in guiding the future evolution of MultiCommander. To ensure we focus on the enhancements that will provide the most value to you, I would greatly appreciate your input on the following:

Desired Functionality:
Are there any specific features you have been hoping to see implemented in MultiCommander?
What new capabilities would significantly enhance your file management workflow?

Enhancements to Existing Features:
Are there any current features that you believe could be improved in terms of functionality, usability, or performance?
What specific aspects of MultiCommander could be made more intuitive or powerful to better serve your needs?

Addressing Workflow Challenges:
What are the primary frustrations or inefficiencies you experience when managing your files within the Windows environment?
How could MultiCommander be further developed to address these challenges and streamline your daily tasks?


No suggestion is too minor or too ambitious.
Please feel free to share your detailed thoughts and ideas, as your input will directly influence our development planning and help shape the next stages of MultiCommander.

Thank you

/Mathias

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#1 I would like the CommandBar to implement auto-completion functionality for Most Recently Used (MRU) paths. When I start typing a previously accessed path, the system should suggest completions based on my recent navigation history, similar to the auto-complete feature in Windows Explorer's CommandBar.
This should make navigating between lots of folders a breeze ! (Ideally, the auto-completion functionality should be restricted to folder paths only, excluding files from the suggestions (it would be beneficial if MC could also index bookmark folders.) Preferably, display matches should be presented in both a dropdown list and as a text selection completion within the Command Bar.)

#2 I previously suggested this functionality, but I would prefer to have the Ctrl+PageUp/PageDown hotkeys reassigned for navigating to the next/previous tabs instead of Ctrl+Tab. Allowing customization of these hotkeys would be particularly beneficial, as I utilize JPEGView instead (so this adjustment should not conflict with existing keybindings) of MultiDataViewer due to issues with the built-in Picture Viewer.

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#3 Implement a search box field in the Aliases dialog to facilitate entry filtering. This feature is particularly beneficial when navigating through numerous entries (helps de-cluttering), akin to locating a needle in a haystack. The search functionality should ideally encompass both labels and paths. See screenshot (I have too many entries ! (Button Panel is full too !)):  P.S: The challenge is that aliases are typically brief, necessitating specificity in search queries to effectively narrow results. P.P.S: It would be optimal if the CommandBar Auto-Complete feature in item #1 could also incorporate Alias suggestions.

[Stéphane P.]

Hello,

- To use (and install when it is not present) the cascadia-code font (https://github.com/microsoft/cascadia-code) at least for MultiDataViewer default configuration.
- To have by default in MultiDataViewer, a powershell color syntax formatting that is imitates the syntax highlighting that visual studio code is using (it is quiet difficult to be exhaustive when creating our own).
   It may be possible to use their définitions ? https://github.com/PowerShell/EditorSyntax/tree/main
   It is true for the common file syntax in use actually, XML, INI (MC files), JSON, PY and Ruby.
- An extension to analyze disk space graphically and/or as a percentage. Some examples : https://www.info24android.com/les-10-meilleurs-outils-gratuits-pour-analyser-lespace-disque-dur-sur-votre-pc-windows/
- Format document in Multidataviewer for common files (XML, JSON mainly) without modifying / saving the file by default (option when closing the viewer ?)

Concerning the workflow, I have to manage several servers via administratives share to operate the same actions.
- The idea is via the GUI (no script) to be able to apply file operations to a list of computers (ex \\MyComputerName01.fqdn.com\c$\MyWorkingFolder, \\MyComputerName02.fqdn.com\c$\MyWorkingFolder).
- The active panel in this case will be a computer of the computer list.

Regards.

[Mathias (Author)]

Hello,

- To use (and install when it is not present) the cascadia-code font (https://github.com/microsoft/cascadia-code) at least for MultiDataViewer default configuration.
- To have by default in MultiDataViewer, a powershell color syntax formatting that is imitates the syntax highlighting that visual studio code is using (it is quiet difficult to be exhaustive when creating our own).
   It may be possible to use their définitions ? https://github.com/PowerShell/EditorSyntax/tree/main
   It is true for the common file syntax in use actually, XML, INI (MC files), JSON, PY and Ruby.
- An extension to analyze disk space graphically and/or as a percentage. Some examples : https://www.info24android.com/les-10-meilleurs-outils-gratuits-pour-analyser-lespace-disque-dur-sur-votre-pc-windows/
- Format document in Multidataviewer for common files (XML, JSON mainly) without modifying / saving the file by default (option when closing the viewer ?)

Concerning the workflow, I have to manage several servers via administratives share to operate the same actions.
- The idea is via the GUI (no script) to be able to apply file operations to a list of computers (ex \\MyComputerName01.fqdn.com\c$\MyWorkingFolder, \\MyComputerName02.fqdn.com\c$\MyWorkingFolder).
- The active panel in this case will be a computer of the computer list.

Regards.

Just for some clarification

You do not want to configure it to use the  Cascadia-code font, you want it to automatically pick it as default if available ? (auto download I don't think I will add.. I don't want MC to automatically mess with a users system.)
Powershell syntax coloring are actually comming soon. Im not using it so much so when it is there. let me know how it works
Access to Text tools from MultiViewer is a good ide. I will look into that

The Manage multiple servers at once think are intressting.. Not sure how to implement it right now. Bit tricky. but very intressting, 
But can you mail me with more details on how you would use somethings like that. Copy one file and it is auto copied to all locations that are grouped ?  even delete ? rename ? what more? any ide and thougth you have around that would be great and I can see if something like that can be added. However It is a big and complex feature so can take some time to add. But I really like the idea.

[Mathias (Author)]

#3 Implement a search box field in the Aliases dialog to facilitate entry filtering. This feature is particularly beneficial when navigating through numerous entries (helps de-cluttering), akin to locating a needle in a haystack. The search functionality should ideally encompass both labels and paths. See screenshot (I have too many entries ! (Button Panel is full too !)):  P.S: The challenge is that aliases are typically brief, necessitating specificity in search queries to effectively narrow results. P.P.S: It would be optimal if the CommandBar Auto-Complete feature in item #1 could also incorporate Alias suggestions.

Wow! You got lots of aliases.. even more then me,  I think a search box can be added quite easy. Integrating it with auto-complete is another thing. Maybe later. Add it to my list as separate things.

for #1 and #2, I added them to request feature list. They are a bit complex. But I consider them when planing larger thing to implement.

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Wow! You got lots of aliases.. even more then me,  I think a search box can be added quite easy. Integrating it with auto-complete is another thing. Maybe later. Add it to my list as separate things.

for #1 and #2, I added them to request feature list. They are a bit complex. But I consider them when planing larger thing to implement.

Alright, that would be incredible —thanks a lot ! Always needed a Search Filter for my Aliases (I must have 75+ Aliases IDK) ! The rest can wait, and thank you for taking them into consideration !

[Stéphane P.]

Just for some clarification

You do not want to configure it to use the  Cascadia-code font, you want it to automatically pick it as default if available ? (auto download I don't think I will add.. I don't want MC to automatically mess with a users system.)
Powershell syntax coloring are actually comming soon. Im not using it so much so when it is there. let me know how it works
Access to Text tools from MultiViewer is a good ide. I will look into that

The Manage multiple servers at once think are intressting.. Not sure how to implement it right now. Bit tricky. but very intressting, 
But can you mail me with more details on how you would use somethings like that. Copy one file and it is auto copied to all locations that are grouped ?  even delete ? rename ? what more? any ide and thougth you have around that would be great and I can see if something like that can be added. However It is a big and complex feature so can take some time to add. But I really like the idea.

Hello Mathias,

I've seen that you can embed the font in the application and load it directly, without having to install it in the system. If this is possible in Multi-Commander, it could be an option in the preferences to use Cascadia code by default. If this is not possible, you could indeed propose the option if the system has it.

For 'powershell' syntax highlighting, it's great. I could compare it with the display in Visual Studio Code! I'll let you know as soon as this option is available in the application.

For the last part, I'll try to lay the foundations of the need to expose you the vision I have of it. I'll send you the email as soon as possible.

A good day to everyone.

[total_annihilation00]

Wowee thanks for the Aliases Entry Filtering, Mathias !! This will definitely go a long way ! 👍 (MC already helps me make backup copies of files & stuff, so I'am 10X more productive 😊)

[exosceleton]

Hi Mathias,
The thing that bugs me most often is the network timeout for unavailable (samba?) shares. I'm sure it is out of your hands for the most part, and will be a combination of windows and network configuration. But right now it completely locks up Multicommander. Waiting is the only thing to do. And I must resist the urge to alt-tab away for a second because returning to Multicommander just triggers it to try the unavailable resource again, timing out again.
cheers,

[Ulfhednar]

I think the thing I miss most in MC is 'Undo' as in MSExplorer. I understand this is a big job. I currently use the log to check what mistakes I've been making, so it's not all bad .

I like playing with MultiScript & I would like to improve my ability, thus would like a few improvements to the debugger (RMB context menu might be nice). Some idiots guide-type tutorial entries might be helpful as some of the error msgs are not sufficient for me to quickly pinpoint errors unfortunately. It is better than DOS though 

Slightly less demanding than a debugger makeover:-
 - I would like to be able to set MScript to recurse sub-dirs - as with DOS script cmds e.g.

Code: [Select]

for /d /r "%base_dir%" %%d in (.) do
 - I'd like NODIALOG added to DeleteFiles e.g.

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@var $options[] = {“RECYLE”};  "NODIALOG"   
DeleteFiles($array, $options);  (Maybe Recyle needs to be spell-checked?  )


Thanks for a great piece of reliable & useful software.

[Anti-Bacterial]

Longtime user and contributor to MC. I previously suggested this functionality on 2015-08-31.

I'd like to suggest adding a link to the change log be placed in either the HELP > ABOUT screen or as a separate menu item under the HELP menu:   
https://multicommander.com/ChangeLog

Thanks for your consideration

[Matthias515566]

User defined commands for printing and “New Text Document”. New tabs should open next to the active tab instead of at the end of the tab bar.